Canada’s approach on non-tax inefficient fossil fuel subsidies: closed consultation

This process helped inform Canada’s self-report as a part of its G20 Peer Review with Argentina.

Who was the focus of this consultation

The Government of Canada engaged with:  

• environmental non-government organizations
• industry associations
• Indigenous peoples
• academic communities

Key questions for discussion

Your ideas and input were sought around our approach to Canada’s non-tax measures in the context of phasing out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies. Specifically, we sought your feedback on:

• Is the definition of “fossil fuel subsidy” and its associated criteria clear and practical? If not, what are your suggestions for improving them?
• Is the criteria proposed to assess “inefficiency” clear and practical? If not, what are your suggestions for improving them?
• Are there any other considerations that should be included in our approach?

Related information

• 2009 G20 Leaders Communique
• Canada and Argentina to Undergo Peer Reviews of Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Contact us

Economic Analysis Directorate
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Office 1033, 10th floor
200 Sacré-Cœur Blvd
Gatineau QC  K1A 0H3

Email: ec.iffs-sicf.ec@canada.ca