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The Federal Court of Appeal has reinstated the Canadian government's ban on certain single-use plastics, overturning a 2023 Federal Court ruling that deemed it unconstitutional. The decision restores the government's authority to prohibit items like plastic bags, straws, and cutlery by listing them as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). This ruling marks a significant victory for the federal government's environmental agenda but is a major setback for plastics manufacturers who challenged the ban. The legal battle may continue, as the industry coalition could seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court.