Quebec has the opportunity to transform climate action into a powerful driver of economic sovereignty. In this policy brief submitted to the Carbon Market Directorate of Quebec’s Ministry of the Environment, Will Solutions presents a bold and forward-looking vision for accelerating climate change mitigation. Every tonne of GHG emissions reduced within Quebec should deliver not only measurable environmental benefits but also tangible economic, industrial, and regional value. At a time when international carbon markets face significant uncertainty, Quebec has a unique opportunity to strengthen its climate leadership and economic resilience by unlocking the full value of emission reductions achieved by its SMEs, municipalities, cooperatives, and non-profit organizations.
The policy brief also calls for the modernization of Quebec’s Cap-and-Trade System (SPEDE) and the acceleration of a more accessible, transparent, and innovative provincial carbon market. Key recommendations include increasing the recognition of Quebec-generated carbon credits, supporting regional project aggregators, strengthening local carbon market expertise, and enhancing the governance of market-based climate mechanisms. The vision is clear: transform climate action into a catalyst for competitiveness, innovation, and sustainable regional development, while ensuring that investments in decarbonization create lasting value for Quebec’s businesses, communities, and economy first.