Programs and funding for critical minerals projects
The Government of Canada has made significant investments to support the development of critical mineral projects and value chains — from mining to manufacturing, to recycling. The programs below represent some of the funding and services available to support the development of critical minerals in Canada.
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund
(CMIF)
Funding infrastructure projects to enable the sustainable development and expansion of critical minerals production in Canada
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program (CMRDD)
Funding R&D projects focused on early-stage technology development and demonstration projects in the pre-commercialization phase
Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data (CMGD) Initiative
Funding the availability of data and insights on the location, quality and economic feasibility of critical minerals resources
Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships (INRP) Program
Funding Indigenous organizations to develop natural resource projects that support the transition to clean energy
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
Major investments in innovative critical minerals projects, primarily in mineral processing, manufacturing and recycling
Global Partnerships Initiative (GPI)
Funding to advance the development of resilient, secure and sustainable critical minerals supply chains in Canada through international collaborations
Northern Regulatory Initiative
Resources and support to advance clear, trusted and effective regulatory regimes in the North
Critical Battery Materials Initiative
Research to accelerate the development of Canada’s battery supply chain through the discovery of new critical battery materials and processes
Tax incentives
- Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (CMETC)
- Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC)
- Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives
- Clean Technology Manufacturing (CTM) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
- Clean Economy investment tax credits (ITCs)
Additional funding, incentives and support
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