Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/389/REV.1 |
S-IV§143 |
Canada |
2019 |
Sectors |
Risk assessment |
Mining |
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While mining activities fall under provincial jurisdiction, mining projects are subject to both provincial and federal Environmental Assessments. The federal Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and Environment and Climate Change Canada have an important role in the Environmental Assessments of almost all major mining projects, as well as serving as the Crown's consultation coordinator for many major resource projects. Canada is currently working to modernize its federal environmental assessment and regulatory processes. The proposed changes, including a new impact assessment process, aim to support jobs and economic opportunities through a more timely, predictable, and transparent assessment process that strengthens investor confidence, restores public trust, advances Indigenous reconciliation, and enhances environmental performance.
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Environment
Climate
Indigenous
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/389/REV.1 |
S-IV§144 |
Canada |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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Canada's Mines Ministers announced the development of the Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan (CMMP) in March 2018. The Plan focuses on six Strategic Directions that are organized by thematic priorities, for supporting a competitive and sustainable sector, including Economic Development and Competitiveness; Advancing the Participation of Indigenous Peoples; the Environment; Science, Technology and Innovation; Community; and Global Leadership. A series of Action Plans will operationalize this Plan.
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Sustainable
Environment
Indigenous
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/389/REV.1 |
S-IV§157 |
Canada |
2019 |
Sectors |
Loans and financing |
Manufacturing |
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Canada implemented a number of programmes aimed at stimulating R&D in the automotive industry. In 2008, the Federal Government introduced the Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF), providing CAD 250 million over five years to back strategic, large-scale R&D projects in the automotive sector that support innovative, greener and more fuel-efficient vehicles.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/389/REV.1 |
S-IV§234 |
Canada |
2019 |
Sectors |
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Services |
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In 2012, the Government of Canada and the aviation industry released Canada's Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aviation. This voluntary Action Plan sets a target for an average annual improvement in aviation fuel efficiency of at least 1.5% until 2020 from a 2008 baseline . Furthermore, the Action Plan identifies a series of supporting measures that are expected to have the greatest impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions over time (e.g. fleet renewals and upgrades, improved capabilities in air traffic management, and alternative fuels). (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/384/REV.1 |
S-II§6 |
East African Community (EAC): Rwanda |
2019 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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A seven-year National Strategy for Transformation (NST1, 201724), adopted in September 2017, is intended to guide implementation efforts during the remainder of Vision 2020 and the first four years of a new 30-year vision (Vision 2050), which is still at the blueprint stage. The main objectives of NST1 are to: accelerate inclusive economic growth and development founded on the private sector, knowledge and Rwanda's natural resources; (...)and consolidate good governance and justice as building blocks for equitable and sustainable national development.
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Natural resources
Sustainable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/384/REV.1 |
S-II§20 |
East African Community (EAC): Rwanda |
2019 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(...)The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) investment-related support functions include providing assistance in: (...)obtaining an environmental impact assessment certificate. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/384/REV.1 |
S-III§27 |
East African Community (EAC): Rwanda |
2019 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Chemicals, Other |
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(...)Rwanda prohibits the manufacture and importation of polythene bags , dangerous chemical substances and pollutants , and certain drugs and agrochemicals.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/384/REV.1 |
S-III§28 |
East African Community (EAC): Rwanda |
2019 |
Measures |
Import licences |
Chemicals, Other |
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Rwanda has not submitted any notifications to the Committee on Import Licensing since 2011. At that time, Rwanda had affirmed the absence of laws, regulations or procedures relevant to the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures. Nevertheless, prior authorization and/or licence requirements remain in place for certain imports, including: (...)ozone-layer-depleting substances and wild animals (Rwanda Environment Management Authority); (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/384/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.5 |
East African Community (EAC): Rwanda |
2019 |
Measures |
Other support measures |
Not specified |
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Main changes to SEZ Policy, 2018
Issue 2010 Policy recommendation 2017 Policy recommendation
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Complementary policies and safeguard measures Maintain adequate safeguards on labour and environmental standards
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/384/REV.1 |
S-III§48 |
East African Community (EAC): Rwanda |
2019 |
Measures |
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Not specified |
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(...)SEZ residents must have an investor certificate (costing USD 500) from the RDB as well as an SEZ user licence from the RDB. They must submit a business plan, architectural designs based on the relevant SEZ design, and an environmental impact assessment report. (...)
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