Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’ve received a number of calls from constituents regarding the levy on plastic bags announced earlier this session. While most agree that the levy on the bags isn’t a horrible idea, they do suggest that the 25 cent charge is a little excessive. Five

cents or 10 cents seems to be the going rate for plastic bags in other jurisdictions. Most believe the quarter is probably a little too high as a starting point. Could the Minister responsible for ENR please tell me how ENR came up with the 25 cent charge as opposed to using a rate similar to other jurisdictions like 5 cents or 10 cents?