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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Loans and financing Fisheries
Contributions to support Indigenous…
Contributions to support Indigenous Reconciliation Agreements: The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. This commitment extends to reconciliation within fisheries. Contributions aim to provide for stable, predictable and sustainable fisheries for all harvesters in the regions associated with the Reconciliation Agreements. Agreements are reached in the spirit of collaboration and in a manner consistent with section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the federal principles respecting the Government of Canada's relationship with Indigenous peoples. This includes, among other things, recognition of the inherent jurisdiction and legal orders of Indigenous nations, and that these are the starting point for discussions aimed at interactions between federal and Indigenous jurisdictions and laws, including those related to fisheries.
Environment related objective
To provide for stable, predictable and sustainable fisheries for all harvesters in the regions associated with the Reconciliation Agreements
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Contributions to support Indigenous Reconciliation Agreements: The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. This commitment extends to reconciliation within fisheries. Contributions aim to provide for stable, predictable and sustainable fisheries for all harvesters in the regions associated with the Reconciliation Agreements. Agreements are reached in the spirit of collaboration and in a manner consistent with section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the federal principles respecting the Government of Canada's relationship with Indigenous peoples. This includes, among other things, recognition of the inherent jurisdiction and legal orders of Indigenous nations, and that these are the starting point for discussions aimed at interactions between federal and Indigenous jurisdictions and laws, including those related to fisheries.
Contributions are provided to support the implementation of negotiated Reconciliation Agreements with respective Indigenous groups. Eligible activities set out in Reconciliation Agreements may include: (...) Enforcement mechanisms for conservation and protection; (...)
Type of measure
Contributions are provided in the form of financial transfer payments.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Contributions to support negotiated Reconciliation Agreements began in 2019/20 and are provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of negotiated Crown-Indigenous Rights Reconciliation Agreements and associated funding agreements.
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology…
Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (FACTAP): The FACTAP is a $20 million financial contribution program spread over four-years (2017-2021) to assist Canada's fisheries and aquaculture industries in improving their environmental performance.
Environment related objective
To assist Canada's fisheries and aquaculture industries in improving their environmental performance
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (FACTAP): The FACTAP is a $20 million financial contribution program spread over four-years (2017-2021) to assist Canada's fisheries and aquaculture industries in improving their environmental performance.
Recipients are private sector companies (including individuals) currently active in, or supporting activities related to the fish and seafood sectors, including wild capture fisheries, fisheries aquaculture and processing or fisheries products.
Type of measure
Assistance is provided in the form of partner contribution funds up to 75% of the cost for purchasing and installing equipment aimed at improving environmental performance.
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The program began in 2017 and ends March 31, 2021.
Keywords
Clean
Environment
Fish
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support Fisheries
Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries…
Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI): The initiative was designed to increase First Nations' access to the commercial fisheries in British Columbia (BC) by: developing common and transparent rules that apply to all participants and improving the management of the commercial fisheries through greater collaboration among stakeholders. The program supports greater participation and integration of First Nations in commercial fisheries by providing commercial fishing access, funding and capacity building to support the development of successful and sustainable First Nation owned and operated commercial fishing enterprises.
Environment related objective
To support the development of successful and sustainable First Nation owned and operated commercial fishing enterprises
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI): The initiative was designed to increase First Nations' access to the commercial fisheries in British Columbia (BC) by: developing common and transparent rules that apply to all participants and improving the management of the commercial fisheries through greater collaboration among stakeholders. The program supports greater participation and integration of First Nations in commercial fisheries by providing commercial fishing access, funding and capacity building to support the development of successful and sustainable First Nation owned and operated commercial fishing enterprises.
Indigenous groups and communities in the Pacific
Type of measure
Assistance is provided in the form of business development support, harvester training and funding for communal commercial fishing enterprise and aquaculture development through grants and contributions funding.
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The program began in 2007 and is ongoing.
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing Fisheries
Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF): The fund aims to…
Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF): The fund aims to help Canada's Quebec-based fish and seafood sector transition to meet growing market demands for products that are: high quality, value added and sustainably sourced.
Environment related objective
To help Canada's Quebec-based fish and seafood sector transition to meet growing market demands for products that are: high quality, value added and sustainably sourced.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF): The fund aims to help Canada's Quebec-based fish and seafood sector transition to meet growing market demands for products that are: high quality, value added and sustainably sourced.
Indigenous groups; commercial enterprises, including fishers, aquaculturists and seafood processors; universities and academics; industry associations and other non-profits; and other organizations, such as research institutions
Type of measure
QFF funding can be non-repayable, conditionally repayable, or unconditionally repayable
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The program began in April 2019 and ends March 2024.
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments Energy
ecoENERGY for Renewable Power Program: The…
ecoENERGY for Renewable Power Program: The program is to encourage the deployment of low-impact renewable power in Canada by providing a financial incentive for electricity generated from qualifying projects.
Environment related objective
To encourage the deployment of low-impact renewable power in Canada by providing a financial incentive for electricity generated from qualifying projects
Measure description Coverage of the measure
ecoENERGY for Renewable Power Program: The program is to encourage the deployment of low-impact renewable power in Canada by providing a financial incentive for electricity generated from qualifying projects.
Eligible recipients of the program are owners of qualifying projects. These are typically independent power producers or utilities; however, a few projects use the electricity generated for their own consumption.
Type of measure
The support is provided in the form of a 1 cent per kilowatt-hour incentive on the production of electricity from qualifying renewable energy projects such as wind, solar, biomass, and low-impact hydroelectricity.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The program was launched in 2007. Qualifying projects are eligible to receive the incentive for 10 years from the date of project commissioning, until March 31, 2021.
Keywords
Bio
Eco
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021
Energy conservation and efficiency, Natural…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Natural resources conservation
 Loans and financing All products/economic activities, Energy
Energy Innovation Program: The objective of the…
Energy Innovation Program: The objective of the program is to support Canada's natural resource sectors through a comprehensive suite of research, development, demonstration, and Related Scientific Activities projects leading to advances in technology, increased knowledge and collaboration, input into codes, standards and associated policies and regulations, and ultimately improved environmental and economic performance.
Environment related objective
to support Canada's natural resource sectors through a comprehensive suite of research, development, demonstration, and Related Scientific Activities projects and ultimately improved environmental and economic performance.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Innovation Program: The objective of the program is to support Canada's natural resource sectors through a comprehensive suite of research, development, demonstration, and Related Scientific Activities projects leading to advances in technology, increased knowledge and collaboration, input into codes, standards and associated policies and regulations, and ultimately improved environmental and economic performance.
Eligible recipients include provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies where applicable; as well as legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including: for profit and not for profit organizations such as electricity and gas utilities, companies, industry associations, research associations, and standards organizations; Indigenous organizations and groups; community groups; and Canadian academic institutions.
Type of measure
The program provides conditionally repayable contributions for demonstration projects; R&D and RSA are non-repayable.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The program was established in 2016 and is ongoing.
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021 Sustainable forestry management Grants and direct payments Forestry
Forest Innovation Program (FIP): The objective of…
Forest Innovation Program (FIP): The objective of the FIP is to support pre-competitive research, development and technology transfer activities in Canada's forest sector. Together, these activities will help to position the sector for growth and enable it to participate in niche products areas such as bioenergy, biochemicals, nanotechnology and advanced construction materials.
Environment related objective
To support pre-competitive research, development and technology transfer activities in Canada's forest sector and enable it to participate in niche products areas such as bioenergy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Forest Innovation Program (FIP): The objective of the FIP is to support pre-competitive research, development and technology transfer activities in Canada's forest sector. Together, these activities will help to position the sector for growth and enable it to participate in niche products areas such as bioenergy, biochemicals, nanotechnology and advanced construction materials.
The main recipient of funding was FPInnovations. The other funding recipient is the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre, an integrated forest research centre that works closely with many academic institutions across Canada (e.g. University of British Columbia).
Type of measure
Assistance was provided in the form of non-repayable contributions.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
This program was created on April 1, 2012 and is set to expire on March 31, 2023. The program was extended by $91.8 million (2020/2021-$30.6M, 2021/2022-$30.6M and 2022/2023-$30.6M) over three years, starting in 2020 through to 2023.
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021 Environmental goods and services promotion Loans and financing Manufacturing
Green Infrastructure: Electric Vehicle…
Green Infrastructure: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstrations Program: The objective of this program is to support demonstrations of next-generation and innovative electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Canada. The program will undertake Front End Engineering Design studies and demonstrations to reduce the costs, understand the impacts and address potential barriers for the deployment of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
Environment related objective
To support demonstrations of next-generation and innovative electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Canada
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Green Infrastructure: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstrations Program: The objective of this program is to support demonstrations of next-generation and innovative electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Canada. The program will undertake Front End Engineering Design studies and demonstrations to reduce the costs, understand the impacts and address potential barriers for the deployment of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
Eligible recipients include provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies where applicable; as well as legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada
Type of measure
The program provides funding through conditionally repayable contributions for technology demonstration projects.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The program began on April 14, 2016 and will end on March 31, 2024.
Keywords
Green
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021 Sustainable forestry management Grants and direct payments Forestry
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation…
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program (IFIT): The IFIT Program provides targeted investments to projects that implement new technologies leading to non-traditional high-value forest products including bioenergy, biomaterials, biochemicals and next generation building products.
Environment related objective
To implement new technologies leading to non-traditional high-value forest products including bioenergy, biomaterials, biochemicals and next generation building products.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program (IFIT): The IFIT Program provides targeted investments to projects that implement new technologies leading to non-traditional high-value forest products including bioenergy, biomaterials, biochemicals and next generation building products.
Eligible recipients are companies that either produce forest products in an existing forest product manufacturing facility located in Canada or that were new entrants in the forest sector for the purposes of the proposed project. Projects were selected for funding through a competitive process
Type of measure
The Program provides funding through non-repayable contributions.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The program was launched on August 2, 2010 and is set to expire on March 31, 2023. The program was extended for $82.9 million over three years starting in 2020 through to 2023 (27.625M/year).
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources conservation
 Loans and financing Other
Oil Spill Response Science Program: The objective…
Oil Spill Response Science Program: The objective of this program is to support research, development and demonstration on new and improved technologies and processes to more effectively recover heavy oil products spilled in marine environments.
Environment related objective
To support research, development and demonstration on new and improved technologies and processes to more effectively recover heavy oil products spilled in marine environments.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Oil Spill Response Science Program: The objective of this program is to support research, development and demonstration on new and improved technologies and processes to more effectively recover heavy oil products spilled in marine environments.
Eligible recipients are legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including academia, industry-related organisations, not-for-profit organisations, provinces and territories, and aboriginal organisations and groups.
Type of measure
The program provides funding through conditionally repayable contributions for research and development projects.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The program began on November 7, 2016 and ended on March 31, 2020 (with funding ending March 31, 2019).
Keywords
Environment
Natural resources