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 regulation.

In the case of a new emitter, promoters are invited to refer to the document Implication of Being Subject to the C&T System. This document contains a summary of the information compliance, 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, 681 KB)
• User Support