Calgary council repeals controversial single-use bylaw amidst widespread criticism

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Calgary council repeals controversial single-use bylaw amidst widespread criticism

Calgary City Council voted 12-3 on Tuesday to repeal a bylaw mandating businesses to charge for single-use items and bags, responding to strong public backlash and concerns about its effectiveness and necessity. The controversial bylaw, first enacted on Jan. 16, had required retailers to impose a minimum bag fee and offer single-use items only upon request. The fees were $0.15 per paper shopping bag and $1 per reusable shopping bag, which was se…