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Top Environmental Tax Credits for Businesses in Canada in 2026

Canadian businesses are increasingly looking to "go green" not just for the planet but also for financial benefits. Environmental tax credits – often called green tax credits or sustainability incentives – can significantly reduce a company’s tax burden when it invests in eco-friendly projects.

93 programs available
  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax incentives for mining and exploration

    Federal and provincial tax incentives support mining and exploration activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 8, 2022
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Canada
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Ecological Gift Program

    Offers tax incentives for donating ecologically sensitive land
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for shipbuilding

    Tax incentive supporting shipbuilding and naval innovation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 38% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

    Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $10,000,000
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

    Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Port Colborne logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    City of Port Colborne - Community Improvement Incentives

    Incentives for redevelopment and building improvement
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 12, 2026
    Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    City of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Tax credits for downtown Waterloo property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 1, 2026
    • Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces

    Refundable tax credit for job creation in Quebec maritime regions
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive

    Transferable tax credits for value-added processing
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75,000,000 $
    • Up to 15.000001% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 8, 2019
    • Closing date : March 31, 2029
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • City of Port Colborne logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Port Colborne Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program

    Funding for environmental site assessments on brownfield properties
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 12, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Port Colborne logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Port Colborne Urban Design Grant Program

    Funding for urban design studies and drawings
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 12, 2026
    Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Resource Tax Credit

    Resource tax credit for eligible Quebec corporations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)

    Supports oil and gas innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 8, 2019
    • Closing date : March 31, 2029
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • City of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Waterloo Fee and Study Grant

    Supports Uptown improvement fees and studies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 1, 2026
    • Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Tax CreditsOpenClosing Soon

    Discounts and Rebates (City of Thunder Bay)

    Municipal tax and water relief programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,750 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 31, 2026
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of North Cowichan logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsOpenClosing Soon

    Permissive Tax Exemptions

    Tax relief for qualifying local nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 1, 2026
    North Cowichan, BC, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Supports brownfield site rehabilitation in Kingston
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Renfrew logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Backyard Composter Credit

    One-time support for backyard composters
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50 to $50
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Oakville logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Brownfield Community Improvement Plan

    Support for brownfield remediation and redevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Oakville, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Centre Wellington logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP)

    Water use guidance and conservation support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Centre Wellington, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Windsor logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Brownfields Tax Assistance and Rehabilitation Grant Program

    Funding for brownfield site remediation and rehabilitation
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Windsor, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Fort Frances logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Brownsfields Grant

    Supports brownfield redevelopment and remediation
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CIP and Mural Incentive Programs

    Funding for industrial and downtown property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • From $3,000 to $250,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan

    Financial support for brownfield redevelopment in Cornwall
    Eligible Funding
    • From $7,500 to $45,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Programs

    Funding for brownfield site rehabilitation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Rideau Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Community Improvement Plan for Villages

    Funding for village property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Rideau Lakes logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Community Improvement Plan for Villages – Grant Programs

    Municipal funding for village property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Prescott logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Community Improvement Plan Incentive Program

    Funding for Prescott property revitalization projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Prescott, Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Municipality of York logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Development Financial and Servicing Incentives

    Financial incentives for eligible development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Electric vehicle tax claims

    Electric vehicle tax refunds and rebates in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    ERASE Redevelopment Grant Program

    Funding for brownfield redevelopment in Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    FortisBC Air Source Heat Pump Rebate

    Rebate for high-efficiency heat pump upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50 to $4,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Supports high-performance green building projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) - St. Catharines Implementation

    Housing funding for St. Catharines
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Income Averaging for Forest Producers

    Income tax relief for forest producers
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Township of South Stormont logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives

    Financial incentives for commercial property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $20,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Meaford logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Municipality of Meaford Community Improvement Plan

    Funding for community improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Meaford, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Meaford logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Municipality of Meaford Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs

    Financial incentives for property improvement and development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Norfolk County logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Norfolk County Brownfield Tax Increment Grant

    Funding for brownfield property rehabilitation
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs

    Home energy support programs for Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • From $35 to $127,576
    • Up to 23% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Petawawa logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Petawawa Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Funding for Petawawa commercial property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Petawawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Petawawa logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Petawawa Tax Increment Equivalent Grant

    Support for property redevelopment in Petawawa
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Petawawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Windsor logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Stormwater Financing Program

    Stormwater cost relief for Windsor properties
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 120 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Windsor, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Scugog logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs

    Property tax relief for eligible landowners
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 375 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Brock logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Tax Rebates and Reductions

    Property tax relief for eligible owners
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Brock, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Prescott logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Town of Prescott - CIP Incentive Program

    Financial incentives for property revitalization
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Prescott, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Township of Huron-Kinloss Community Improvement Plan

    Supports local business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of South Stormont logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Township of South Stormont Community Improvement Plan and Brownfield Strategy

    Supports South Stormont property improvement and redevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $20,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Warwick logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Township of Warwick Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Grant Programs

    Funding for community improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 22,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Village of Havelock Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Financial support for Havelock property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Havelock, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Warwick logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Warwick Township Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Grants

    CIP funding for Warwick property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Yukon business carbon price rebate

    Carbon price rebate for Yukon businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Yukon, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsArchived

    Capital Synergie

    Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada