Toronto 
The use and manufacture of single-use plastics will be banned in Canada starting tomorrow.
The ban coming into force tomorrow includes import and manufacture of environmentally harmful single-use plastics like checkout bags, cutlery, foodservice ware made from, or containing, problematic plastics that are hard to recycle, stir sticks and straws.
There will be some exceptions to the ban on straws. Single-use plastic flexible straws will remain available for people who require them for medical or accessibility reasons. This includes use at home, in social settings, or healthcare settings, such as hospitals and long‑term care facilities. All other types of single-use plastic straws will be prohibited.
Prohibitions on the manufacture and import of ring carriers and flexible straws packaged with beverage containers (e.g., juice boxes) will come into force in June 2023 and the prohibition on the sale of these items will come into force in June 2024.
The government will also prohibit the manufacture and import for the purposes of export of single-use plastics in all six categories by the end of 2025.
As per the news release, the six categories of single-use plastic items were specifically selected because they are commonly found in the environment, are harmful to wildlife and their habitat, are difficult to recycle, and have readily available alternatives.
