Are Canadian projects eligible under the VCS Program?

Yes, Canadian projects are eligible, and VCS rules do not require projects in Canada to cancel Assigned Amount Units (AAUs) for VCUs issued. In July 2009, the VCS Board decided that Canadian projects were very unlikely to result in double counting of VCUs with AAUs because Canada was so unlikely to achieve its Kyoto Protocol reduction commitment. Therefore, the Board decided that Canadian projects are eligible and do not need to cancel AAUs for VCUs issued.

See more details on the Canada decision, or see the general applicability criteria for double-counting requirements.