Investment tax credits

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Secure generous Tax incentives

The new Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) for the clean economy are finally here. From wind and solar to carbon capture and sequestration, generous incentives are available for companies who are building the clean economy, and creating good jobs. Learn more about the ITCs that are available and how you can claim the maximum benefit for your organization.

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Investment tax Credits

eligible projects

Only certain types of projects are eligible for the new tax incentives which are tied to labour requirements. 

To determine whether your project is eligible under the new Investment Tax Credits, you should consult with Canada Revenue Agency and Natural Resources Canada to ensure your project meets the criteria. 

Clean Technology ITC

From wind and solar power to small modular reactors, the Clean Technology ITC provides generous tax incentives for organizations. Learn more about which projects are eligible.

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage ITC

Investments in technologies that capture CO2 emissions to either store or use in industry are eligible for generous incentives. However, the projects must be pre-approved. Learn about the approvals process. 

Clean Hydrogen ITC

Investments in clean hydrogen projects will be eligible for generous incentives, and program rules are being developed. Get answers on the Clean Hydrogen ITC here.

Meet the labour conditions. Maximize your benefit.

To claim the maximum benefit, your organization must meet the labour conditions.
If you choose not to meet the labour conditions, your tax benefit will be cut by 10%. 

Prevailing Wage REQUIREMENT

To meet this requirement, you must pay eligible workers on your project the prevailing wage. The prevailing wage is set by the most-recent multi-employer collective bargaining agreement negotiated with a trade union that is an affiliate of Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) for a given trade in a region or province. Beyond paying the prevailing wage, you must ensure all workers are notified that the prevailing wage applies to the project.

Apprenticeship requirement

Apprenticeship supports growing the skilled trades workforce by training the next generation of journeyworkers. To meet this requirement, at least 10% of the work hours on the project must be performed by registered apprentices. The apprenticeship requirement also includes an obligation to contact our union halls to ensure that you're making every effort to hire an apprentice, alongside job posting requirements.

Investment tax Credits

Keep it simple. Hire unionized.

The easiest way to ensure you’re maximizing your tax benefits and simplifying your compliance process is to hire a signatory unionized contractor, or sign a collective agreement. 

By hiring union, you’ll ensure that you’re meeting the labour requirements, all while ensuring your project is delivered on time, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

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