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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/313/USA United States of America 2017 Alternative and renewable energy Countervailing measure / investigation Energy, Manufacturing
Countervailing measures against utility scale…
Countervailing measures against utility scale wind towers from China
Environment related objective
Countervailing measures against utility scale wind towers from China
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Countervailing measures against utility scale wind towers from China
Utility Scale Wind Towers

Investigation ID number: C-570-982
Type of measure
Countervailing duties
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Initiation: 07.04.2016
Review period: 01.2015 - 12.2015
(Denotes review)

Date of original imposition: 15.02.2013
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/CAN Canada 2017 General environmental protection Loans and financing Manufacturing Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF)
Environment related objective
To enhance the government's science and technology and environmental agendas
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF)
Eligible Recipients are corporations incorporated pursuant to the laws of Canada carrying on business in Canada, with proposals for investments in Canada valued at more than $75 million for vehicle or powertrain assembly operations associated with significant automotive innovation and R&D initiatives. Automotive innovation and R&D initiatives other than vehicle or powertrain assembly would be eligible provided they meet the $75 million threshold.
Type of measure
Fully repayable contribution
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2014/15 and 2015/16

Duration of the subsidy: The program was established in 2008 and has no end date.
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/CAN Canada 2017 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments Other Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Environment related objective
To improve environmental quality through innovation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
The initial recipient is the CFI, which in turn provides grants to the ultimate recipients, which are: universities and post-secondary colleges, hospitals and non-profit organizations or trusts, the activities of which are primarily carried on in Canada and that carry on meaningful research
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2014/15 and 2015/16

Duration of the subsidy: The program was established in 1997. Funding is provided until FY 2022/23.
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/CAN Canada 2017 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing All products/economic activities Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) Program
Environment related objective
To support projects that meet sustainability requirements
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) Program
SMEs
Type of measure
Secured and unsecured loans, interest free or interest bearing loans, equity investments and grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016

Duration of the subsidy: ECBC programming began in 1988. The ECBC was dissolved on June 19, 2014.
Keywords
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/CAN Canada 2017 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments Other Genome Canada
Environment related objective
To support large-scale research projects in key selected areas including the environment; To increase public awareness about genomics research including environmental issues related to genomics
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Genome Canada
The initial recipient is Genome Canada, which provides assistance to ultimate recipients through six regional Genome Centres. Ultimate recipients are universities, research hospitals and not-for-profit research organizations in Canada that undertake research in genomics.
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2014/15 and FY 2015/16

Duration of the subsidy: Genome Canada is a foundation created by the Government of Canada in 2000, and will end March 31, 2024.
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/CAN Canada 2017 General environmental protection Loans and financing All products/economic activities Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)
Environment related objective
To promote sustainable communities in Northern Ontario
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)
Municipalities, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), not-for-profit organizations, and other community groups, including First Nations communities
Type of measure
Repayable funds and contributions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2014/15 and 2015/16

Duration of the subsidy: The program was established in 1987 and was continued with no end date.
Keywords
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/CAN Canada 2017 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing All products/economic activities The Southern Ontario Prosperity Program (SOPP)
Environment related objective
To promote the development of southern Ontario using an integrated approach that considers, inter alia, environmental dimensions of development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Southern Ontario Prosperity Program (SOPP)
Not-for-profit organizations, including industry associations; post-secondary institutions; and, new businesses, and small- and medium-sized enterprises
Type of measure
Unconditionally repayable contributions to for-profit organizations and non-repayable contributions to not-for-profit organizations
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016

Duration of the subsidy: The program began in December 2013 and commenced disbursing funds on April 1, 2014. It is set to end on March 31, 2019.
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/CAN Canada 2017 Environmental goods and services promotion Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Strategic Investments in Northern Economic…
Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) Program
Environment related objective
To foster innovation and clean technology development, drive clean economic growth and economic diversification
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) Program
Business associations, economic development organizations, territorial and municipal governments, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Type of measure
Payments with conditions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2014/15 and 2015/2016

Duration of the subsidy: SINED was created in 2004. The program is scheduled to sunset on March 31, 2018.
Keywords
Clean
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/CAN Canada 2017 Sustainable fisheries management Other environmental requirements Fisheries
Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Allocation Transfer…
Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Allocation Transfer Program (ATP)
Environment related objective
To promote the effective management and regulation of Aboriginal fisheries through negotiated agreements in a manner that does not add to the existing effort on the resources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Allocation Transfer Program (ATP)
Eligible Aboriginal groups
Type of measure
The facilitation of voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2014/15 and 2015/16

Duration of the subsidy: The program began in 1994 and is ongoing.
Keywords
Fish
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/CAN Canada 2017 Sustainable fisheries management Non-monetary support Fisheries
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries…
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
Environment related objective
To assist Mi'kmaq and Maliseet First Nations (MMFNs) in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and the Gaspé Region of Québec, in the development of sound Fisheries Management and Governance practices for their commercial fishing enterprises moving towards an economically and environmentally sustainable integrated commercial fishery
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
Capacity building in MMFNs commercial fishing enterprises
Type of measure
Training and other skill development activities
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2014/15 and 2015/16

Duration of the subsidy: The program was announced on 7 July 2007 and recently approved as an ongoing program.
Keywords
Fish
Environment
Sustainable