“The Government of Canada is establishing a Federal Plastics Registry (the Registry) as part of its comprehensive plan to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030. This initiative aims to improve plastic waste management through data collection, transparency, and harmonization of extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies nationwide. The Registry will require companies involved in the lifecycle of plastics to report annually on various aspects of their plastic products, from production to end-of-life management, and will impact a broad swathe of businesses across the country.”

“Most federal programs aimed at reducing plastic waste are working, but the government isn’t measuring its progress toward its overall goal of zero plastic waste by 2030, according to a new audit from Canada’s environment commissioner.”

“Last week, a Federal Court judge ruled that the government’s move to list all plastic items as toxic was “unreasonable and unconstitutional.” Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault and Justice Minister Arif Virani announced the government’s intention to appeal in a joint statement on Monday. […] The move to list plastic items as toxic was a key step that allowed Ottawa to proceed with a ban on six single-use plastic items, including straws and shopping bags.”

“The Government of Canada is working with all levels of government, industry, non-government organizations, researchers and Canadians to take action on plastic waste and pollution.”

« À partir de décembre 2023, six produits de plastique à usage unique seront interdits au pays, ce qui devrait permettre de retirer 1,3 million de tonnes des sites d’enfouissement au cours des 10 prochaines années. »

“The Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations (SUPPR) are part of the Government of Canada’s comprehensive plan to address pollution, meet its target of zero plastic waste by 2030 […] // The Regulations prohibit the manufacture, import and sale of single-use plastic checkout bags, cutlery, foodservice ware made from or containing problematic plastics, ring carriers, stir sticks, and straws.”

“Since December 20, 2022, the manufacture and import for sale in Canada of checkout bags, cutlery, foodservice ware, stir sticks and straws (i.e., straight straws), as defined in the Regulations, are prohibited.”

“As part of Canada’s plan to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030, we will require plastic packaging in Canada to contain at least 50% recycled content by 2030.”