Canadian government orders residents to get rid of their old wood-burning stoves or pay thousands of dollars in fines
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 by: Daniel Barker
(NaturalNews) In a blatant attack on those who prefer living as self-sufficiently as possible,
citizens of Montreal have been ordered to first register their
wood-burning stoves, and then ultimately get rid of them within three
years, unless they meet rigid air quality standards.
The deadline
to register wood-burning stoves and fireplaces in Montreal was December
22, 2015, and the new emissions regulations will be implemented in
2018. Those who refuse to comply will be subject to fines, and those who
are willing to adjust will be forced to pay for expensive modifications
to their wood-burning stoves and fireplaces.
From the National Post.com:
"Starting
in 2018, wood-burning appliances will be banned unless they meet the
rigorous new emission standards of 2.5 grams of fine particles or less
per hour. The bylaw is among the strictest in North America, said Real
Menard, the city's executive committee responsible for the environment.
Presently, transforming a stove or fireplace with inserts so that it is
in compliance with the coming regulations costs between $2,000 and
$8,000."
Many outraged Montreal citizens have left comments on
news articles and social media platforms regarding the new regulations,
voicing the fact that they see the new standards for exactly what they
are: an attempt to demonize those who prefer to avoid dependence on the grid for their heating and cooking needs.
One such comment on the National Post story was submitted by a man named Tristan Verboven, who hit the proverbial nail on the head:
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