Canada will ban 'harmful' single-use plastics as early as 2021

Justin Trudeau said his government is drawing inspiration from EU in planning ban on water bottles, plastic bags and straws

Canada will ban single-use plastics as early as 2021, Justin Trudeau said on Monday.

The prime minister said the specific items to be banned will be determined based on a science-based review, but the government is considering items such as water bottles, plastic bags and straws.