Information for Emitters and Participants on the Operation of the C&T System

This section concerns businesses subject to the Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances as well as participants who wish to take part in the cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances, but that are not subject to the regulation.

Potential emitters, or newly covered emitters are invited to consult the document Implication of Being Subject to the C&T System for Greenhouse Gas Emission Allowances. This document contains a summary of the information on compliance, emissions coverage, the purchase of emission allowances and the impact of the carbon cost on fuels.

• Types of Participants in the GHG Emission Allowance Cap-and-Trade System
• Emitters and Participants registered for the Cap-and-Trade System in Québec and in other Linked Jurisdictions

Management of the Cap-and-Trade System

• Cap-and-Trade System Registration
• Opt-in
• Allocation of Emission Units without Charge
• Emission Allowance Transfers
• Compliance

Emission Unit Sales

• Auctions
• Sales by Mutual Agreement by the Minister

Offset Credits and Early Reduction Credits

• Offset Credits
• Early Reduction Credits

Mandatory Reporting of Certain Emissions of Contaminants into the Atmosphere

• Mandatory Reporting of Certain Emissions of Contaminants into the Atmosphere

Useful Links

• Documentation
• Auction Proceeds
• Auction Notices and Results
• Frequently Asked Questions ( PDF, 1,3 MB)
• User Support