Publi-sac hearings begin

Future of the Publi-Sac hangs in the balance. Publi-sacs can be found in almost every household on the island of Montreal. But one environment activist is trying to change that. He wants the city to phase out the distribution of the weekly flyers. The company that owns and distributes the bags says that’s not necessary. Both sides are making their arguments before a special commission on plastic bags. Global’s Tim Sargeant explains.

• Debate on future of Publisacs rages