(Eagle News)–Canada on Wednesday, April 24, said it was working toward a “timely resolution” to the wastes that were shipped by a Canadian company to the Philippines.
The Canadian embassy issued the statement after President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to “declare war” against Canada over the 50 containers of waste from the country that was intercepted by the Bureau of Customs and that has since been languishing here.
“A joint technical working group, consisting of officials from both countries, is examining the full spectrum of issues related to the removal of the waste with a view to a timely resolution,” the Canadian Embassy said in a statement.
According to the embassy, “we are committed to working collaboratively with the government of the Philippines to ensure the material is processed in an environmentally responsible way.”
“In 2016, Canada amended its regulations around hazardous waste shipments to prevent such events from happening again,” the embassy said.
In a speech on Tuesday, Duterte lashed out at Canada over the garbage he said should be taken back by the country.
” I will advise Canada that your garbage is on the way. Prepare a grand reception. Eat it if you want to,” Duterte had said.