The Federal Plastics Registry (the Registry) is a critical tool for improving the understanding of plastic production, use, and management in Canada. This foundational, world-leading data inventory makes data from across the plastics lifecycle open and available to Canadians. It supports the Government of Canada’s ongoing commitment to ambitious, evidence-based action to protect Canada’s environment by reducing plastic waste and preventing pollution.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has received valuable feedback about the challenges and complexity of reporting for Phases 2 and 3 of the Registry. In response, and in the interests of efficiency, responsiveness, and building a system that works better for everyone, all reporting requirements for Phases 2 and 3 of the Registry will be delayed.
Delaying Phases 2 and 3 will allow for streamlining and optimizing reporting requirements. It will also give organizations more time to collect and report high-quality and consistent data. ECCC plans to amend the existing Notice for calendar years 2024, 2025 and 2026 to reflect the delay.
Organizations must continue to report Phase 1 data for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years, as outlined in the Notice with respect to reporting of plastic resins and certain plastic products for the Federal Plastics Registry for 2024, 2025 and 2026. This means that producers of packaging, electronics and electrical equipment and single-use and disposable plastics destined for the residential waste stream must continue to report.
A new Notice will be published in the Canada Gazette in Summer 2026 to establish reporting requirements for the 2027, 2028, and 2029 calendar years. In advance of this, ECCC plans to publish a Notice of Intent in the Canada Gazette in Winter 2026 to further communicate its intentions to delay Phases 2 and 3.
Stakeholders will also have several opportunities to engage with ECCC in 2026 and provide their feedback on changes to the Registry. Additional information on how and when engagement will occur will be shared in the coming months.