Canada’s Court of Appeal Upholds Federal Authority to Regulate Plastics | Oceana

Victory | January 31, 2026

Canada’s Court of Appeal Upholds Federal Authority to Regulate Plastics

Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal affirmed the government’s authority to list plastic manufactured items as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. This decision restores the federal government’s ability to regulate plastics and avoid pollution at a national level. Oceana Canada, represented by Ecojustice, intervened in support of the government, advocating for science-based solutions to reduce unnecessary plastics and hold plastic producers accountable. New research released by Oceana Canada shows overwhelming public support for strong federal regulation of single-use plastics, and this ruling clears the way for Canada to move forward with practical measures.