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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/401/CAN Canada 2023
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural…
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural resources conservation
 Non-monetary support, Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries…
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI): Announced in Budget 2017, to assist Indigenous groups/communities not eligible for the Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative or the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative in all areas where Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) manages the fishery, to develop commercial communal fishing enterprises and aquaculture opportunities, with a particular focus on business development planning and advice and targeted fisheries enterprise specific training.
Environment related objective
To facilitate the voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of licences to eligible Indigenous groups in a manner that does not add to the existing effort on the resources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI): Announced in Budget 2017, to assist Indigenous groups/communities not eligible for the Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative or the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative in all areas where Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) manages the fishery, to develop commercial communal fishing enterprises and aquaculture opportunities, with a particular focus on business development planning and advice and targeted fisheries enterprise specific training.
The NICFI was established to benefit Indigenous owned commercial fishing enterprises (CFEs) run by northern Indigenous territorial and treaty groups (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut) along with CFEs from Indigenous groups in the northern Gulf of St. Lawrence and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Type of measure
Assistance is provided in the form of providing 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
The program expenditures were $4,688,463 in FY 2020/21 and $7,293,884 in FY 2021/22.
 Implementation period
The program began in 2018 with no end date.
Keywords
Fish
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CAN Canada 2023
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support Fisheries
Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries…
Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI): (...) 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 facilitate the voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of licences to eligible Indigenous groups in a manner that does not add to the existing effort on the resources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI): (...) 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.
The PICFI was established to benefit and support Indigenous groups and communities in the Pacific to maximize the potential of their commercial communal fishing enterprises and strengthen community economic self-sufficiency within the framework of an orderly, stable integrated commercial fishery.
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
The program disbursed $21,073,082 in FY 2020/21 and $21,576,648 in FY 2021/22.
 Implementation period
The program began in 2007 and is ongoing.
Keywords
Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CAN Canada 2023 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing Fisheries
Québec Fisheries Fund (QFF): The fund aims to…
Québec Fisheries Fund (QFF): The fund aims to help Canada's Québec-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 Québec-based fish and seafood sector transition to meet growing market demands for products that are sustainably sourced.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Québec Fisheries Fund (QFF): The fund aims to help Canada's Québec-based fish and seafood sector transition to meet growing market demands for products that are: high quality, value added and sustainably sourced.
Eligible Recipients are Québec-based: 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
The program expenditures were $2,325,122 in FY 2020/21 and $4,320,798 in FY 2021/22
 Implementation period
The program began in April 2019 and ends March 2024.
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CAN Canada 2023 Alternative and renewable energy Income or price support 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 provide incentive for the production of electricity from qualifying renewable energy projects such as wind, solar, biomass, and low-impact hydroelectricity.
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.
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. 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
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
$39,306,999.99
 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
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/JPN/6;G/LIC/N/3/JPN/21 Japan 2023
MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Import licences Fisheries 1.2. Import Approval on Marine Products
Environment related objective
To contribute to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources. Article XX(g) of the GATT; Convention for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1.2. Import Approval on Marine Products
1.2 2 (8) in G/LIC/N/3/JPN/17: Southern bluefin tuna (only fresh and chilled Southern bluefin tuna).
Type of measure
NAL Non-automatic licensing
ICS - HS Code
03.02
03.04
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 October 2022
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/JPN/6;G/LIC/N/3/JPN/21 Japan 2023
MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Import licences Fisheries 1.2. Import Approval on Marine Products.
Environment related objective
To contribute to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources. Article XX(g) of the GATT, Convention for the Conservation of Anadromous Stocks in the North Pacific Ocean.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1.2. Import Approval on Marine Products.
1.2 2 (6) in G/LIC/N/3/JPN/17: Salmon and (salmon) trout and their preparations HS codes Nos.
Type of measure
NAL Non-automatic licensing
ICS - HS Code
03.01
03.02
03.03
03.04
03.05
16.04
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 October 2022
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
MEAs
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CAN Canada 2023 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
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, (...) and ultimately improved environmental and economic performance.
Environment related objective
To support Canada's natural resource sectors through 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, (...) 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
Non-repayable contributions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
The program expenditures for grants and contributions were $28,065,945 in FY 2020/21 and $29,277,521 in FY 2021/22.
 Implementation period
The program was established in 2016 and is ongoing.
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CAN Canada 2023 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy
Flow-through share deductions: This measure…
Flow-through share deductions: This measure assists corporations in the oil and gas, mining and renewable energy sectors to raise capital for eligible exploration, development and project start-up expenses by issuing their shares.
Environment related objective
To assist corporations in the renewable energy sector
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Flow-through share deductions: This measure assists corporations in the oil and gas, mining and renewable energy sectors to raise capital for eligible exploration, development and project start-up expenses by issuing their shares.
Businesses in the oil and gas, mining and renewable energy sectors. Some 470 corporations renounced expenses to flow-through share investors in 2020.
Type of measure
Flow-through provision. Flow-through shares are an authorized tax shelter arrangement that allows a corporation to transfer certain unused tax deductions to equity investors.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2020: 280 millions CAD; 2021: 325 million CAD; 2022: 325 million CAD
 Implementation period
Flow-through share deductions have existed in various forms since the 1950s.
Keywords
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CAN Canada 2023
Alternative and renewable energy, Sustainable…
Alternative and renewable energy, 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 to 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, a private not-for-profit R&D organization. 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
Non-repayable contributions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
The program budget was $30.6 million in FY 2020/21 and $30.6 million in FY 2021/22.
 Implementation period
Over three years, starting in 2020 through to 2023.
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CAN Canada 2023
Environmental goods and services promotion, Air…
Environmental goods and services promotion, Air pollution reduction
 Grants and direct payments Manufacturing
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstrations…
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstrations Program (EVID): (...) supports the demonstration of innovative solutions to technical challenges and other barriers for the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including in multi-residential buildings, for cold-weather operation, public transit, autonomous vehicles and hydrogen truck. Key outcomes from the program are expected to address potential technical and non-technical barriers for the deployment of charging and refuelling infrastructure for zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs).
Environment related objective
To support the deployment of charging and refuelling infrastructure for zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstrations Program (EVID): (...) supports the demonstration of innovative solutions to technical challenges and other barriers for the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including in multi-residential buildings, for cold-weather operation, public transit, autonomous vehicles and hydrogen truck. Key outcomes from the program are expected to address potential technical and non-technical barriers for the deployment of charging and refuelling infrastructure for zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs).
Eligible recipients include provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies where applicable (...)
Type of measure
Non-repayable contributions
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
The program expenditures for contributions were $9,369,410 in FY 2020/21 and $12,055,044 in FY 2021/22.
 Implementation period
The program began on April 14, 2016, and will end on March 31, 2025.
Keywords
Emissions