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G/SCM/N/315/CAN |
Canada |
2017 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage the diversification of the energy supply in Québec to include ethanol
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Refundable tax credit for the production of ethanol in Québec
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Companies engaged in the production of ethanol
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Type of measure
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Tax credits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2014/15 and 2015/16
Duration of the subsidy: This tax credit will be available until March 31, 2018.
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/315/CAN |
Canada |
2017 |
Waste management and recycling |
Tax concessions |
Other |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the recovery and recycling of waste and residue from aluminium processing in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Tax Credit for the region of the "Vallée de l'aluminium"
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Companies active in, inter alia, recovery and recycling of waste and residue from aluminium processing
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Type of measure
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Tax credits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2014/15 and 2015/16
Duration of the subsidy: The last year of eligibility for which a corporation could rely was calendar year 2015.
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/315/CAN |
Canada |
2017 |
Sustainable forestry management |
Grants and direct payments |
Forestry |
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Environment related objective
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To support the implementation of integrated forest management plans
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Programme d'investissements dans les forêts traitées en coupes partielles
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Subsidies are granted to recipients of guarantees supply, to buyers on the open market, to forestry companies and to intervention's permit holders as described in section 73 of the Sustainable Development Act forest.
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Type of measure
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Subsidies
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016
Duration of the subsidy: This program was introduced in 2013.
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/315/CAN |
Canada |
2017 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy |
Crédit d'impôt relatif aux ressources |
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Environment related objective
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To promote renewable energy and energy conservation in Quebec
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Crédit d'impôt relatif aux ressources
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Canadian costs related to renewable energies and energy conservation in Québec
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Type of measure
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Tax credits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016
Duration of the subsidy: The programme was created in 2001 and is ongoing.
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Keywords
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Renewable
Energy
Conservation
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/CAN |
Canada |
2017 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
Biosecurity Risk Prevention and Mitigation |
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Environment related objective
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To identify, manage and mitigate emerging risks to animal and plant health, with a focus on prevention or mitigation of identified risks
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Biosecurity Risk Prevention and Mitigation
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Assistance is provided to 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.
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016
Duration of the subsidy: The program began in 2008 and is ongoing.
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/315/CHL |
Chile |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Small-Scale Fishing Promotion Fund (FFPA) |
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Environment related objective
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To foster the sustainable development of the Chilean small-scale fisheries sector and support small-scale fishermen's organizations legally established in Chile to improve the living and working conditions of their members in a resource- and environment-friendly manner:
(a) by developing infrastructure for small-scale fishing;
(b) by providing training and technical assistance for small-scale fishermen and organizations thereof;
(c) by restocking the hydrobiological resources mainly exploited by small-scale fishermen; and
(d) by marketing fisheries products and managing production centres.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Small-Scale Fishing Promotion Fund (FFPA)
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Small-scale fishermen's organizations legally established in Chile that submit projects seeking to improve the living and working conditions of their members in a sustainable and resource- and environment-friendly manner.
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Type of measure
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Full or partial funding of projects managed by small-scale fishermen's organizations through a national public tender system
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2009 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: The programme is of indefinite duration. The subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal year basis.
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Environment
Natural resources
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/CHL |
Chile |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Fisheries Administration Fund (FAP) |
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Environment related objective
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To promote sustainable development of fisheries activities
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fisheries Administration Fund (FAP)
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Small-scale fishermen's organizations legally established in Chile that submit projects seeking to improve the living and working conditions of their members in a sustainable and resource- and environment-friendly manner.
As a general rule, the FAP finances, inter alia:
- programmes for the monitoring, control and management of fisheries activities; and
- projects for research into and restoration of the habitat of hydrobiological species of significance to recreational fishing, and programmes for the promotion, dissemination, management, monitoring and control of this activity.
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Type of measure
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Full or partial funding of projects on the basis of competitive bidding aimed at small-scale fishermen's organizations
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2010 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: The programme is of indefinite duration. The subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal year basis.
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Wildlife
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G/SCM/N/315/EU |
European Union |
2017 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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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).
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Trans European Network - Energy (TEN-E) Programme
Commission Implementing Decision C(2013)7569 of 11 November 2013 establishing the list of projects selected in the field of trans-European energy networks to be granted financial aid for the financial yea
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Selected projects in the field of trans-European energy networks
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2014
Duration of the subsidy: 2013 - 2022
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Keywords
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Energy
Environment
Sustainable
Renewable
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G/SCM/N/315/EU |
European Union |
2017 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To reduce greenhouse gas emissions; To support the deployment of innovative technologies in the field of coal and renewable energy, two major indigenous resources; To support the connection and integration of renewable energy resources
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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European Energy Programme for Recovery (energy infrastructure projects)
Sub-Programme: Gas and electricity infrastructure projects allocating financial assistance to 44 projects granted on the basis of Commission decisions.
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Energy projects in the fields of gas and electricity interconnections, offshore wind energy and carbon capture and storage
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2010 (call for proposals)
Duration of the subsidy: Duration of eligible action(s) selected to be co - financed.
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Keywords
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Energy
Emissions
Renewable
Indigenous
Green
Climate
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G/SCM/N/315/EU |
European Union |
2017 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To help create high-performing and environmentally-sustainable interconnected networks across Europe, thereby contributing to economic growth and social and territorial cohesion within the Union; To help the EU achieve its sustainable growth objectives outlined in the Europe 2020 Strategy and the EU's "20-20-20" objectives in the area of energy policy and climate action
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure (Regulation EU 347/2013) and amending guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure as regards the Union list of projects of common interest (Regulation EU 1391/2013):
Connecting Europe Facility EU Financing Programme (in the field of energy) (Regulation EU 1316/2013)
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Trans-European energy infrastructure projects such as gas pipelines, transmission grids, LNG terminals, gas storage, and smart grids
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2014
Duration of the subsidy: 2014 - 2020
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Keywords
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Environment
Sustainable
Energy
Climate
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