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trade measures targeting specific materials or jurisdictions can influence supply chains, sustainability planning, and environmental outcomes in ways that are not always im- mediately apparent. The Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUS- MA) is scheduled for its first six-year joint review on July 1,
dation underpinning the federal approach continues to be challenged. The Federal Court of Appeal has not yet issued its decision in Responsible Plastic Use Coalition v. Canada, a case that raises questions about the federal government’s designation of “plastic manufactured items” as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Although the ban remains in effect pending the Appeal, this ongoing legal uncertainty can make it harder for busi- nesses to make decisions about packaging design and material choices. Globally, negotiations toward a UN Global Plastics Trea- ty will continue in 2026, advancing efforts toward achiev- ing a legally binding international agreement to address plastic pollution. Canada, as a founding member of the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution, reiterated its commit- ment to a global agreement when the G7 Environment Ministers met last fall and “reaffirmed their constructive engagement towards an international legally binding in- strument on plastic pollution.” Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Review While trade policy is not environmental policy, it can have potential impacts on recycling systems and packag- ing decisions. As PPEC previously noted in its blog, Ex- ploring the Environmental Implications of Potential Tariffs,
2026. While the review is not expected to result in direct changes to recycling regulations, changes could poten- tially affect recycling systems, packaging decisions, and sustainability planning. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as ‘forever chemicals,’ are used across various industries and can be found in some types of food-contact CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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