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Québec's economy figures among the most rigorous in adhering to high standards of environmental protection, with sustainable development as its bedrock.
Québec's fields of expertise:
The renowned expertise in sectors such as mining, aluminum, agriculture, pulp and paper and hydroelectricity fosters the spread of Québec know-how and technology all throughout the world.
Québec has put in motion its 2013-2020 Climate Change Action Plan which includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to adapt to the impacts of climate change, and to accelerate the shift towards a strong, innovative economy with a smaller carbon footprint. Several measures aim to support the development and marketing of new clean technologies, which will accelerate the growth of the sector.
The government has made public its energy transition policy by the year 2030, which puts consumers at the forefront of impending initiatives.
The policy seeks to:
Québec has passed the Sustainable Development Act and adopted a plan of ongoing sustainable development. It is among the few political entities worldwide, including some American States, Luxemburg, and Belgium, to legislate on sustainable development.
For R&D operations, Québec offers Canada's most competitive fiscal incentive program, and one of the best of all industrialized nations. These measures have enabled Québec to excel in the area of new environmental technologies, while helping companies strengthen their performance and assert themselves on emerging international markets.
Québec's cap and trade system for greenhouse gas emission (SPEDE) – commonly called the carbon market – was officially launched on January 1st 2013. One year later, January 1st 2014, Québec formally joined its system with that of California as part of the Western Climate Initiative (WCI), thus becoming one of the pioneers of the largest carbon markets in North America and the first to be operated by states of different countries. Moreover, Ontario has announced its intention to link its system with that of Québec and California.
The revenues earned from the carbon market go to the Green Climate Fund and are reinvested in the implementation of the 2013-2020 Climate Change Action Plan.
Québec has adopted the objective by 2020 of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% below the 1990 level, and by 37.5% by 2030.
The 12th Americana International Environmental Technologies Trade Show was held in Montréal from March 21 to 23, 2017. Organized by the Réseau environnement, Québec's leading environmental industry group, the event is a forum for pooling knowledge and practical experience that provides economic and environmental solutions.
Écotech Québec, Québec's clean technologies cluster, assembles and mobilizes the clean technologies industry with respect to innovation and marketing, the regulatory and fiscal framework, funding, skills and talents, and the industry's impact and internationalization.
To find out more about the segments of the industry, please consult the following information sheets: