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G/SCM/N/281/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Countervailing measure / investigation |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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Countervailing measures against products receiving environment-related subsidies from Mexico.
The subsidy programs countervailed include:
Tax Benefit Program – Accelerated Depreciation for Renewable Energy Investments
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Countervailing measures against sugar receiving environment-related subsidies from Mexico
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Sugar
Investigation ID number: C-201-846
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Type of measure
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Subsidy investigation
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Initiation: 24.04.2014
Date of original imposition of suspension agreement: 29.12.2014
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/281/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Countervailing measure / investigation |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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Countervailing measures against products receiving environment-related subsidies from China
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Countervailing measures against crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules receiving environment-related subsidies from China
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Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether Or Not Assembled Into Modules
Investigation ID number: C-570-980
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Type of measure
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Countervailing duties
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Date of original imposition: 07.12.2012
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/281/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Countervailing measure / investigation |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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Countervailing measures against products receiving environment-related subsidies from China
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Countervailing measures against utility scale wind towers receiving environment-related subsidies from China
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Utility Scale Wind Towers
Investigation ID number: C-570-982
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Type of measure
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Countervailing duties
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Date of original imposition: 15.02.2013
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/CAN |
Canada |
2015 |
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Loans and financing |
Manufacturing |
The Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF) |
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Environment related objective
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To build automotive research and development (R&D) capacity in Canada and secure knowledge-based jobs; enhance the government's science and technology and environmental agendas; support the development and/or implementation of innovative, fuel efficient technologies or processes
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF)
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Eligible recipients are corporations incorporated pursuant to the laws of Canada carrying on business in Canada; with proposals for private sector investments in Canada valued at more than $75,000,000 over five years, for vehicle or power train assembly operations associated with significant automotive innovation and R&D initiatives. Automotive innovation and R&D initiatives, other than vehicle or power train assembly, would be eligible provided the $75,000,000 threshold is met.
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Type of measure
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Fully repayable contribution
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2012/2013 and 2013/2014
The program was introduced in May 2008 and has no end date. It will be reviewed by 2016 - 2017.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/CAN |
Canada |
2015 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) |
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Environment related objective
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To support the efforts of Canada's university and research hospital infrastructure in modernizing infrastructure, with a focus on health, the environment, science and engineering
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
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Universities, hospitals, post secondary colleges, educational institutions, and non profit organization or trusts, where the eligible activities are primarily carried on in Canada, and are capable of carrying on meaningful research
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Type of measure
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Grants and contribution
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2012/2013 and 2013/2014
Duration of the subsidy: July 2007 - 31 March 2017
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/CAN |
Canada |
2015 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support |
All products/economic activities |
Genome Canada |
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Environment related objective
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To build genomics research capacity in Canada and position Canadian researchers for global leadership
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Genome Canada
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Genome Canada supports large-scale research projects in key selected areas such as agriculture, environment, fisheries, forestry, health and new technology development. In addition, Genome Canada is active in addressing public concerns and increasing public awareness about genomics researching including ethical, environmental, economic, legal and social issues related to genomics.
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Type of measure
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Grants and up-front, multi-year funding agreement
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2012/2013 and 2013/2014
Duration of the subsidy: 2000 - 31 March 2017
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/CAN |
Canada |
2015 |
General environmental protection |
Loans and financing |
All products/economic activities |
The Southern Ontario Prosperity Program (SOPP) |
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Environment related objective
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To create an environment where businesses can thrive, and maximizes the sustainable potential of Ontario to succeed in the knowledge-based economy by using an integrated approach that considers economic, social, cultural and environmental dimensions of development
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The Southern Ontario Prosperity Program (SOPP)
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Not-for-profit organizations, including industry associations; post-secondary institutions; and, new businesses, and small- and medium-sized enterprises
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Type of measure
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Unconditionally repayable contributions
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2012/2013 and 2013/2014
The program began in December 2013 and commenced disbursing funds on 1 April 2014. It is set to end on 31 March 2019.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/CAN |
Canada |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the economic development of the North, in order to strengthen territorial economies and increase participation by Northerners; To achieve the goal of promoting the sustainable use of lands and management of resources by First Nations, Inuit and Northerners (The Land)
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) Program
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Organizations including social enterprises, individuals, other levels of government and other non-federal entities, public or private, that have an interest in economic development in the North
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Type of measure
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Repayable or non-repayable contributions
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2012/2013 and 2013/2014
SINED was created in 2002. The program which was scheduled to sunset on 31 March 2014, has been renewed to 31 March 2016.
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Keywords
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Natural resources
Sustainable
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/CAN |
Canada |
2015 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
Technology Partnership Canada (TPC) |
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Environment related objective
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To provide funding support for strategic research and development, and innovative projects that were expected to produce economic, social and environmental benefits to Canadians
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Technology Partnership Canada (TPC)
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Entities that were able to demonstrate their ability to successfully complete the project and thereby to provide for a satisfactory return on government's investments both in financial terms and in public policy terms, including private sector companies, partnerships and business associations and alliances
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Type of measure
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Investment fund
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2012/2013 and 2013/2014
The TPC began 1 April 1996, and is no longer accepting applications. The Terms & Conditions are in effect solely to administer contributions (e.g. payments, audits, monitoring, repayments) approved up to 31 December 2006.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/CAN |
Canada |
2015 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage apple and tender fruit producers to develop a Weather Risk Mitigation Strategy to reduce potential adverse impacts caused by future weather conditions (the program was developed following an unseasonably warm spring in 2012 which caused some fruit trees across Ontario to bloom early and a subsequent frost causing severe damage to blooms and emerging fruit buds)
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Canada-Ontario Apple and Tender Fruit Weather Risk Mitigation Strategy Initiative
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Apple and tender fruit producers
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Type of measure
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Compensation
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2012/2013
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Keywords
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