Share your thoughts: Proposed Amendments to the Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations
Current status: Open
This consultation is open from December 20, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Background
The Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations, published in June 2022, phase out six categories of single-use plastics that are environmentally persistent, harmful to wildlife, and difficult to recycle – while promoting readily available alternatives. To enable industry to adapt to the changes, the Regulations have been implemented through a phased approach. A prohibition on manufacture, import and sale of the six categories of single-use plastics for the purpose of export came into force on December 20, 2025.
Focus of this consultation
Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking comments on the proposed Amendments to the Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on December 20, 2025 for a 70-day comment period.
The Government of Canada is proposing to amend the Regulations to allow the export of the six categories of single-use plastics. This will prevent the loss of Canadian manufacturing jobs and preserve important facility investments made by Canadian companies, while ensuring the Regulations continue to effectively protect the environment from the harms of plastic pollution. It aligns Canada’s approach with major trading partners, such as the European Union, who also have single-use plastics bans in effect.
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How to participate
Online
You can provide your comments using the online commenting feature available directly in the Canada Gazette publication.
For more information on how to submit comments, please visit the Comment on proposed regulations page.
By email
Email your ideas or comments using the contact information below.
By mail
Send a letter with your ideas or comments to the address below.
Comments must be submitted by February 28, 2026.
Who is the focus of this consultation
Environment and Climate Change Canada would like to hear from:
- Manufacturers and exporters of plastic manufactured items
- Resin producers
- Plastic recyclers
- Packaging sector
- Retail sector
- Other government departments
- International jurisdictions
- Provinces and territories
- Indigenous peoples
- Non-governmental organizations
- General public
Related information
Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations
Contact us
Plastics Regulatory Affairs Division
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard, 9th floor
Gatineau, QC K1A 0H3