Canada: Canada Publishes Final Regulations Banning Single-Use Plastics

On June 20, 2022, Canada announced final regulations banning the following single-use plastic manufactured items: checkout bags, cutlery, certain foodservice ware, ring carriers, stir sticks, and most straws. Depending on the specific product considered, coming into force of these regulations occurs between six months and three and a half years following June 20, 2022.