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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/CAN Canada 2015 Environmental goods and services promotion Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing All products/economic activities The Strategic Jobs and Investment Fund
Environment related objective
To encourage companies to invest in leading edge technologies, processes, and Research and Development in four priority sectors (Life Sciences, ICT, Financial Services, and Clean/Green Technologies)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Strategic Jobs and Investment Fund
Companies in four priority sectors: Life Sciences, Financial Services, Clean/Green Technology, and ICT
Type of measure
Grants and loans
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2012/2013 and 2013/2014
Duration of the subsidy: June 2010 - 2014
Keywords
Clean
Green
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/CAN Canada 2015
Biodiversity and ecosystem, General environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, General environmental protection
 Tax concessions Other Biotechnology Development Centres
Environment related objective
To promote the relocation of companies in the biotechnology sector to buildings adapted to their needs, thereby maximizing synergies and collaboration in the creation of scientific research
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Biotechnology Development Centres
Companies engaged in innovation in biotechnology, including human health, animal or plant agricultural biotechnology; the environment; or human or animal nutrition, in one of four Biotechnology Development Centres: Laval, Lévis, Saint-Hyacinthe and Sherbrooke
Type of measure
Tax credits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2012/2013 and 2013/2014
Duration of the subsidy: 2003 - 31 December 2013
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/CAN Canada 2015 Sustainable forestry management Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support Forestry
Financial Aid Program for the Development of…
Financial Aid Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
Environment related objective
To provide financial and technical assistance to forest producers to carry out logging activities in privately owned forests with a view to protecting and enhancing registered forest land
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Financial Aid Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
Certified forest producers that log in privately owned forests
Type of measure
Grants and technical assistance
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2012/2013 and 2013/2014
Duration of the subsidy: 1995 - Ongoing
Keywords
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/CAN Canada 2015 Biodiversity and ecosystem Grants and direct payments Forestry Program "Forêt-Faune"
Environment related objective
To maintain or improve the quality of habitat of Virginia deer as well as informing private forestry owners of the importance of conservation of wildlife habitat
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Program "Forêt-Faune"
Private forestry owners
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2012/2013 and 2013/2014
Duration of the subsidy: 2009 - Ongoing
Keywords
Forest
Wildlife
Conservation
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/CAN Canada 2015 Waste management and recycling Tax concessions Manufacturing
Tax Credit for the region of the "Vallée de…
Tax Credit for the region of the "Vallée de l'aluminium"
Environment related objective
To encourage recovery and recycling of waste and residue from operations that manufacture or process finished or semi-finished aluminum products in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Tax Credit for the region of the "Vallée de l'aluminium"
Companies active in: the manufacture of finished or semi-finished products from aluminum having already undergone primary processing; recovery and recycling of waste and residue from aluminium processing; and commercialization operations incidental to manufacturing or processing
Type of measure
Tax credits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2012/2013 and 2013/2014
The program will remain in place but the tax credit will apply to 16 per cent of the increase in salary costs (instead of 18%) for the year 2015.
Keywords
Recycle
Waste
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/CAN Canada 2015
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture Biosecurity Risk Prevention and Mitigation
Environment related objective
To identify, manage and mitigate emerging risks to animal and plant health, with a focus on prevention or mitigation of identified risks
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Biosecurity Risk Prevention and Mitigation
Individuals, farm groups, cooperatives, non-profit organizations and governments. Activities may include, but are not limited to: adoption of national biosecurity measures that support Yukon livestock and game farm industries; activities related to surveillance, prevention and control of plant and animal diseases, as well as invasive species; activities related to the communication of plant and animal health information; travel to meetings, workshops or conferences related to animal and plant health risks; and participation on local or national committees established to address biosecurity concerns.
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2012/2013 and 2013/2014
Duration of the subsidy: 2008 - Ongoing
Keywords
Bio
Wildlife
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/CHE Switzerland 2015
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Tax concessions Manufacturing
Refund of the CO2 levy (Art. 31 of Federal Act on…
Refund of the CO2 levy (Art. 31 of Federal Act on the Reduction of CO2 Emissions (CO2 Act) of 23 December 2011
Environment related objective
To avoid an undesirable worsening of the competitiveness of the companies that participate in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) or commit to emission reductions (nonETS)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Refund of the CO2 levy (Art. 31 of Federal Act on the Reduction of CO2 Emissions (CO2 Act) of 23 December 2011
The refund of the CO2 levy is granted only to companies covering an activity referred to in Annex 7 of the CO2 Ordinance (energy intensive industries). Eligible companies have to commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions on the basis of a fixed emissions reduction target. If a company fails to fulfil its target, a sanction of CHF 125 for each excess tonne CO2eq emitted is to be paid in addition to the CO2 levy and an emission reduction certificate for each excess tonne has to be surrendered
Type of measure
Refund of CO2 levy
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014
The duration of the CO2 levy and of the refunds has not been specified. The domestic greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets of the CO2 act have to be renewed by 2020.
Keywords
Emissions
Energy
Green
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/CHE Switzerland 2015
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable forestry…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments Forestry, Services
New system of fiscal equalization and division of…
New system of fiscal equalization and division of tasks
Environment related objective
To compensate forest owners for services rendered to the public (payments for environmental services like the maintenance of protection forests [e.g. mature trees cutting in protected forests to allow regeneration while young trees will be left in the forest where timber transport is difficult due to rugged conditions] or conservation of biodiversity)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
New system of fiscal equalization and division of tasks
Forest owners. The subsidy to the defined products and services within the programs goes fully to the cantons for the implementation
Type of measure
Indemnities and financial assistance
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 2008 - 2011; 2012 - 2015
Keywords
Forest
Environment
Conservation
Bio
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/CRI ; G/SCM/N/290/CRI Costa Rica 2015
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental goods and services promotion, Waste management and recycling, Water management and conservation
 Tax concessions Energy, Manufacturing, Other The Duty-Free Zone Regime
Environment related objective
Strategic sectors and some requirements to qualify for the duty-free zone regime are environment related.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Duty-Free Zone Regime
The subsidy is granted to qualified enterprises.
There are several stages in the granting of Regime status, including: (1) any natural or legal person wishing to join the Duty-Free Zone Regime is required to, inter alia, be accompanied by detailed information on the pollution caused by the process and its waste and the documents requested by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

A Special Commission appointed by the Executive for this purpose is responsible for defining strategic sectors. When defining a strategic sector, this Special Commission shall take into consideration the National Development Plan, the existing criteria governing the sectors concerned, and the following guidelines: (...) the projects foster technological innovation and transfer or promote the incorporation of clean technology, integrated waste management, energy savings and efficient water management.

The strategic sectors defined include renewable energy sources; and projects in which the enterprise operating under the Duty-Free Zone Regime has at least one of the following certifications for its local operations: (1) ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 14001 (14004) or equivalent; and (2) LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) or equivalent.
Type of measure
Exemption from payment of all taxes, consular fees and duties given that certain conditions are met
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2014
Keywords
Pollution
Waste
Clean
Energy
Environment
Renewable
Conservation
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU European Union 2015
Alternative and renewable energy, Other…
Alternative and renewable energy, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Grants and direct payments Energy Trans European Network - Energy (TEN-E) Programme
Environment related objective
The program aims at (1) supporting the completion of the EU internal energy market while encouraging the rational production, transportation, distribution and use of energy resources, (2) reducing the isolation of less-favoured and island regions, (3) securing and diversify the EU's energy supplies also through co-operation with third countries, (4) contributing to sustainable development and protection of the environment (including inter alia a greater use of renewable energy sources and the reduction of environmental risks associated with the transportation of energy)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Trans European Network - Energy (TEN-E) Programme
Projects selected in the field of trans-European energy networks
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2014
Duration of the subsidy: 2013 - 2022
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Sustainable
Renewable