Environment

Québec owes its abundant natural resources and rich biodiversity to the immensity of its territory.

Preserving the quality of Québec’s natural heritage is important to Quebecers.

International agreements

Québec has always been among the first to support major international agreements to protect the environment and resources that we all depend on. Some examples are:

• the Montréal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer,
• the Agenda 21 program,
• the Convention on Biological Diversity, and
• the Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Social consensus

To preserve the quality of the environment, governments and businesses from various industry sectors have implemented numerous prevention, clean-up, restoration, and development programs.

Québec has a formal procedure to evaluate and examine the impact of projects that could have a major effect on the environment. This democratic process is intended to maximize public participation on the part of Quebecers.

Québec expertise

Québec’s expertise and initiatives have led to the emergence of techniques, products and services that are both environmentally friendly and economically and socially beneficial.

In addition, several Québec environmental and engineering consulting firms have developed internationally recognized expertise and contribute their know-how and resources in over 100 countries.

A key player in environmental matters

Québec hosts numerous international seminars and conventions on environmental issues, where participants can exchange vital information and knowledge.

Montréal also stands out as one of the world’s environmental capitals. Several prestigious government and non-government organizations have their head office or are very active there.

Useful links

• AECOM
  Québec environmental and engineering consulting companies
• Commission for Environmental Cooperation of the North American
• Convention on Biological Diversity
• Dessau Soprin
• E8 Network of Expertise for the Global Environment
• Hydro-Québec
• International Association for Impact Assessment
• International Secretariat for Water
• Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et des Parcs - Sustainable Development: A Major Shift
• Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
• SNC-Lavalin
• Stratégie énergétique du Québec 2006-2015 (Québec Energy Strategy 2006-2015)