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Sustainable development and the environment

Since 2003

Energy strategy

  • Tabling in May 2006 of the new Energy Strategy, which is built on the development of two clean, renewable energy sources
  • Investments of $25 billion over the next 10 years to resume major hydroelectric projects
  • Funding of $6 billion over 10 years to develop wind energy
  • Future creation of 70 000 jobs in the regions

Fighting climate change

  • Québec: a recognized leader in North America in the area of sustainable development
  • Tabling of an action plan on climate change that represents financial commitments of $1.2 billion over six years
  • Future creation of 70 000 jobs in the regions

With the 2007-2008 Budget

  • Raising of the refund of QST paid on the purchase of an eligible hybrid vehicle from $1 000 to $2 000
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Contaminated sites

Since 2003

  • Québec has over 400 contaminated sites that pose a threat to the environment and public health.

With the 2007-2008 Budget

  • Implementation of a plan to restore these sites. This $333-million plan will be carried out over 10 years.
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