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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021 Sustainable forestry management Tax concessions Forestry
Property Tax Refund for Recognized Forest…
Property Tax Refund for Recognized Forest Producers: The goal of this program is to encourage producers to undertake development work on their woodlots.
Environment related objective
to encourage producers to undertake development work on their woodlots under the Sustainable Forest Development Act.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Property Tax Refund for Recognized Forest Producers: The goal of this program is to encourage producers to undertake development work on their woodlots.
The program is limited to recognized forest producers under section 131 of the Sustainable Forest Development Act.
Type of measure
The program is a property tax refund (school and municipal tax).
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The refund was created in 1985 and remains in effect.
Keywords
Forest
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy
Refundable Tax Credit for the Production of…
Refundable Tax Credit for the Production of Biodiesel in Québec: The purpose of this tax credit is to promote the diversification of Québec's energy supply
Environment related objective
To promote the diversification of Québec's energy supply
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Refundable Tax Credit for the Production of Biodiesel in Québec: The purpose of this tax credit is to promote the diversification of Québec's energy supply
This tax credit is available to eligible businesses engaged in the production of biodiesel.
Type of measure
Assistance takes the form of a tax credit.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The tax credit is available for the eligible biodiesel production occurring before April 1, 2023.
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy, Manufacturing
Refundable tax credit promoting employment in the…
Refundable tax credit promoting employment in the Gaspésie Region and certain maritime regions of Québec: The purpose of this tax credit is to promote the creation of jobs in certain regions of Québec.
Environment related objective
To provide tax credits to manufacturers of wind turbines or to producers of wind energy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Refundable tax credit promoting employment in the Gaspésie Region and certain maritime regions of Québec: The purpose of this tax credit is to promote the creation of jobs in certain regions of Québec.
The tax credit is available to businesses that hold an eligibility certificate issued by Investissement Québec confirming that they operate, in an eligible region, a business that is recognized in one or more of the following sectors: marine biotechnology and marine aquaculture, (...), the manufacturing of wind turbines or the production of wind energy.
Type of measure
Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The tax credit is available until December 31, 2025.
Keywords
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021
Alternative and renewable energy, Natural…
Alternative and renewable energy, Natural resources conservation
 Tax concessions Energy, Manufacturing, Mining
Tax Credit for Natural Resources: The purpose of…
Tax Credit for Natural Resources: The purpose of this tax credit is to promote the development of natural resources in Québec. The costs eligible under the credit are exploration costs, natural resources costs and the Canadian costs associated with renewable energy and the energy economy in Québec.
Environment related objective
To promote the development of natural resources and the Canadian costs associated with renewable energy and the energy economy in Québec
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Tax Credit for Natural Resources: The purpose of this tax credit is to promote the development of natural resources in Québec. The costs eligible under the credit are exploration costs, natural resources costs and the Canadian costs associated with renewable energy and the energy economy in Québec.
The tax credit is available to businesses that, during the tax year, have an establishment in Québec, operate a business there and incur eligible costs- which includes:
(...)
o Certain costs related to natural resources (granite, sandstone, limestone, marble and slate), if these resources are intended for the manufacture of dimensional stones, funerary monuments, building stones, paving stones, curbs or roof tiles;
o Costs related to renewable energies and energy conservation in Québec.
Type of measure
Assistance is in the form of a tax credit.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The program has been ongoing since 2001.
Keywords
Conservation
Energy
Natural resources
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments Forestry
Wildlife-Forest Program: The program offers…
Wildlife-Forest Program: The program offers financial assistance for wildlife protection and development initiatives in forest areas. It enables woodlot owners and forestry stakeholders to be better informed and supported technically in the management and conservation of the wildlife resources on wooded properties.
Environment related objective
To offer financial assistance for wildlife protection and development initiatives in forest areas
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Wildlife-Forest Program: The program offers financial assistance for wildlife protection and development initiatives in forest areas. It enables woodlot owners and forestry stakeholders to be better informed and supported technically in the management and conservation of the wildlife resources on wooded properties.
Eligible organizations are legally incorporated organizations that have a direct relationship with private woodlot owners (unions of forest producers, forestry groups, certified forestry advisors, development agencies, etc.) as well as wildlife conservation organizations that work in private forests.
Type of measure
Assistance takes the form of a financial contribution
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The program was revised in 2015 and is ongoing.
Keywords
Conservation
Forest
Wildlife
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy, Manufacturing
Refundable tax credit for the production of…
Refundable tax credit for the production of pyrolytic oil in Québec: The purpose of the tax credit is to support the transformation and modernization of the bioenergy sector.
Environment related objective
To support the transformation and modernization of the bioenergy sector.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Refundable tax credit for the production of pyrolytic oil in Québec: The purpose of the tax credit is to support the transformation and modernization of the bioenergy sector.
The tax credit is available to businesses that produce pyrolytic oil.
Type of measure
Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The tax credit is available for production of eligible pyrolytic oil made before April 1, 2023
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021 Waste management and recycling Tax concessions Energy
Saskatchewan Petroleum Research Incentive (SPRI):…
Saskatchewan Petroleum Research Incentive (SPRI): The SPRI provides an incentive to encourage field validation of new enhanced oil recovery projects and research, development or demonstration projects involving new technologies related to oil and natural gas exploration, production, treatment, transportation, upgrading, processing, refining, and/or waste disposal related to the oil or natural gas industries.
Environment related objective
To provide incentives for development of new technologies related to waste disposal related to oil or natural gas industries or environmental impact of oil or natural gas industries
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Saskatchewan Petroleum Research Incentive (SPRI): The SPRI provides an incentive to encourage field validation of new enhanced oil recovery projects and research, development or demonstration projects involving new technologies related to oil and natural gas exploration, production, treatment, transportation, upgrading, processing, refining, and/or waste disposal related to the oil or natural gas industries.
Eligible projects include research and development of field pilot projects involving enhanced oil recovery and, new technologies related to: oil and natural gas exploration, production, treatment, transportation, upgrading, processing, refining, and/or waste disposal from oil and natural gas activity, or environmental impact of oil and natural gas activity.
Type of measure
Assistance is provided in the form of foregone revenue.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The program began in 1998 but stopped accepting applications on March 31, 2019. The program concluded before FY 2019/2020.
Keywords
Waste
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CAN Canada 2021 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Canadian Agricultural Partnership – Yukon: The…
Canadian Agricultural Partnership – Yukon: The purpose of the program is to strengthen the agriculture and agri-food sector. The program offers rebates for projects carried out by producers, processors or retailers with a focus on: (...) environmental sustainability and climate change; (...)
Environment related objective
To offer rebated to agri businesses focusing on environmental sustainability and climate change
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Canadian Agricultural Partnership – Yukon: The purpose of the program is to strengthen the agriculture and agri-food sector. The program offers rebates for projects carried out by producers, processors or retailers with a focus on: (...) environmental sustainability and climate change; (...)
The program offers rebates for projects carried out by producers, processors or retailers with a focus on:
o markets and trade;
o science, research and innovation;
o risk management;
o environmental sustainability and climate change;
o value-added agriculture and agri-food processing; and,
o public trust.
Type of measure
Assistance is provided through a rebate grant.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The program began in April 2018 and is scheduled to end in March 2023.
Keywords
Climate
Environment
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CHL Chile 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
National Institute for the Sustainable…
National Institute for the Sustainable Development of Small-Scale Fishing and Aquaculture (INDESPA): INDESPA is a public service created through Law No. 21.069 of 15 February 2018 and operating since 12 August 2018, under the auspices of the Ministry of the Economy, Development and Tourism.

To encourage and promote the development of the small-scale fishing and aquaculture sector by coordinating forms of inter-agency cooperation and by providing technical support to the sector and to those who benefit from the sector in order to strengthen productive capacities in a way that helps small-scale fishing ports and related sectors to develop their natural, cultural and economic heritage in a harmonious and comprehensive manner.
Environment related objective
To support the sector's comprehensive development in a way that takes into account the sustainability of hydrobiological resources and the natural, cultural and economic heritage of small-scale fishing ports and related sectors.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National Institute for the Sustainable Development of Small-Scale Fishing and Aquaculture (INDESPA): INDESPA is a public service created through Law No. 21.069 of 15 February 2018 and operating since 12 August 2018, under the auspices of the Ministry of the Economy, Development and Tourism.

To encourage and promote the development of the small-scale fishing and aquaculture sector by coordinating forms of inter-agency cooperation and by providing technical support to the sector and to those who benefit from the sector in order to strengthen productive capacities in a way that helps small-scale fishing ports and related sectors to develop their natural, cultural and economic heritage in a harmonious and comprehensive manner.
Small-scale fishers and fish farmers and organizations that represent them that are legally established in Chile and submit proposals
Type of measure
INDESPA finances initiatives to promote, develop and diversify sustainable productive activity in small-scale fisheries through a public tender system in which, as appropriate for each call for tenders, small-scale fishers and fish farmers and organizations representing them are invited to submit proposals.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Indefinite. The subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal year basis.
Keywords
Bio
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/CHN China 2021 Water management and conservation Tax concessions All products/economic activities
Preferential tax treatment for public…
Preferential tax treatment for public infrastructure projects that are particularly supported by the State: To promote the construction of infrastructure projects.
Environment related objective
To provide preferential tax treatment to water conservancy projects
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Preferential tax treatment for public infrastructure projects that are particularly supported by the State: To promote the construction of infrastructure projects.
Enterprise income derived from investment in and operation of public infrastructure projects such as harbors, wharves, airports, railways, highways, urban public transportation, electric power and water conservancy projects as specified in the Catalogue of Public Infrastructure Projects for Preferential Enterprise Income Tax Treatment.
Type of measure
Preferential tax treatment.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 January 2008 to present.
Keywords
Conservation
Water