Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Laws and regulations of the ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
The following are the laws, regulations and normative acts vested in the Minister and Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs. The full texts are available on
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The texts are updated monthly and have official status.
Regulation respecting activities in wetlands, bodies of water and sensitive areas Regulation respecting wood-burning appliances Regulation respecting oil-fired heating appliances Regulation respecting the application of section 32 of the Environment Quality Act
Replaced by theRegulation respecting the regulatory scheme applying to activities on the basis of their environmental impact . The provisions of Chapter III of the Regulation respecting the application of section 32 of the Environment Quality Act relating to 5-year waterworks and sewer plans remain however applicable for the remaining duration of authorizations granted on the basis of these plans.Regulation respecting private waterworks and sewer services Clean Air Regulation Regulation respecting the framework for authorization of certain projects to transfer water out of the St. Lawrence River Basin Regulation respecting pits and quarries Design code of a storm water management system eligible for a declaration of compliance Fertilizing Residual Materials Management Code Regulation respecting compensation for adverse effects on wetlands and bodies of water - Administrative version based on the regulation published on June 25, 2025 (PDF 266 Kb) (In French only)
- Annexe III (PDF 167 Kb) (In French only)
- Administrative version based on the regulation published on June 25, 2025 (PDF 266 Kb) (In French only)
Regulation respecting compensation for municipal services provided to recover and reclaim residual materials
This regulations will be abrogated on December 31, 2024 per Chapter 5 of the 2021 Statutes of Québec (Bill 65 ).Regulation respecting biomedical waste Regulation respecting solid waste
Replaced by theRegulation respecting the landfilling and incineration of residual materials . However, it continues to apply to the extent provided for in sections 156 to 168 of this regulation.Regulation respecting the declaration of water withdrawals Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere Determination of annual caps on greenhouse gas emission units relating to the cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances for the 2013-2020 period
Note that the government decree is available on the LégisQuébec website under the reference Q-2, r.15.2.Determination of annual caps on greenhouse gas emission units relating to the cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances for the 2021-2030 period
Note that the government decree is available on the LégisQuébec website under the reference Q-2, r.15.3.Regulation respecting the liquid effluents of petroleum refineries Regulation respecting the development, implementation and financial support of a deposit-refund system for certain containers Regulation respecting greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles Regulation respecting the regulatory scheme applying to activities on the basis of their environmental impact Regulation respecting regulatory measures for activities under the responsibility of municipalities carried out in bodies of water and on flood protection works Regulation respecting the burial of contaminated soils Regulation respecting the landfilling and incineration of residual materials Regulation respecting used tire storage Regulation respecting waste water disposal systems for isolated dwellings
Enforcement of this regulation is the responsibility of the municipalities.Regulation respecting the environmental impact assessment and review of certain projects Regulation respecting the environmental impact assessment and review applicable to a part of the northeastern Québec region Regulation respecting the environmental and social impact assessment and review procedure applicable to the territory of James Bay and Northern Québec Agricultural Operations Regulation Regulation respecting the operation of industrial establishments Regulation respecting pulp and paper mills Regulation respecting the fees payable with respect to the environmental authorization scheme and other fees Regulation respecting financial guarantees payable for the operation of a residual organic materials reclamation facility Snow, road salt and abrasives management Regulation Regulation respecting halocarbons Regulation to prohibit the sale of certain dishwashing detergents Regulation respecting hazardous materials Regulation respecting environmental standards for heavy vehicles Regulation respecting certain bodies for the protection of the environment and social milieu of the territory of James Bay and Northern Québec Regulation respecting municipal wastewater treatment works Flood Protection Works Regulation Québec residual materials management policy Water Withdrawal and Protection Regulation Regulation respecting the procedure for selecting persons qualified for appointment as members of the Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement Regulation respecting manure anaerobic digestion projects eligible for the issuance of offset credits Regulation respecting afforestation and reforestation projects eligible for the issuance of offset credits on privately-owned land Regulation respecting halocarbon destruction projects eligible for the issuance of offset credits Regulation respecting landfill methane reclamation and destruction projects eligible for the issuance of offset credits Regulation respecting the protection of waters from pleasure craft discharges
Enforcement of this regulation is the responsibility of the municipalities mentioned in the schedules of the regulation.Land Protection and Rehabilitation Regulation Regulation respecting the quality of the atmosphere Regulation respecting the water quality of pools and other artificial reservoirs Regulation respecting the quality of drinking water Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of discarded paint containers and paints
This regulation has been abrogated, but continues to apply per Section 57 of theRegulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises .Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of used oils, oil or fluid containers and used filters
This regulation has been abrogated, but continues to apply per Section 57 of theRegulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises .Regulation respecting the charges payable for the use of water Regulation respecting the charges payable for the disposal of residual materials Regulation respecting charges to promote the treatment and reclamation of excavated contaminated soils Regulation respecting the reuse of water containers with a capacity exceeding 8 litres Regulation providing the transitional rules that apply to boundary changes for flood zones and channel migration zones and to the implementation of regulations establishing a new development regime in flood zones and regulating flood protection works Regulation respecting contaminated soil storage and contaminated soil transfer stations Regulation respecting a system of selective collection of certain residual materials Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances Regulation respecting the traceability of excavated contaminated soils Regulation respecting hot mix asphalt plants Regulation respecting the reclamation of residual materials Regulation respecting road vehicles used for the transportation of school children
Specifically, provisions added by Order-in-Council 1060-2021Regulation respecting certain transitional measures needed for the application of the Act to amend mainly the Environment Quality Act with respect to deposits and selective collection
Regulation respecting the application of the Act to increase the number of zero-emission motor vehicles in Québec in order to reduce greenhouse gas and other pollutant emissions Regulation respecting the limit on the number of credits that may be used by a motor vehicle manufacturer and the confidentiality of some information
Regulation respecting the fees payable with respect to the traceability of excavated contaminated soils Regulation respecting the rate to determine the costs of sampling, analysis, inspection or investigation included in the costs of civil or penal proceedings instituted for the purposes of the Act respecting certain measures enabling the enforcement of environmental and dam safety legislation
Several protected areas have been established under this act and a specific regime of activities is applicable within their boundaries. Some of these protected areas have been established on a provisional basis and others on a permanent basis. In all instances, the applicable regime of activities is provided for by the act, by regulation and, depending on the individual case, by a conservation plan published in the Gazette officielle du Québec.
The
The document entitled “Régime d’activités dans les réserves de biodiversité et les réserves aquatiques” (
The functions and responsibilities of the Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife provided for in this Act are entrusted to the Minister of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks, as is the responsibility for the application of sections 42 and 43 of this Act, in accordance with section 192 of this Act, with the exception of the responsibilities entrusted to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by Order in Council No. 691-2020 dated 30 June, 2020. (Order in Council No. 1645-2022 dated 20 October, 2022)
Pilot project relating to the carrying on of certain agricultural activities in the habitat of the Western Chorus Frog Regulation respecting hunting activities Regulation respecting trapping activities and the fur trade Regulation respecting animals that must be declared Regulation respecting animals in captivity Regulation respecting the enforcement of legislative provisions by wildlife protection officers Regulation respecting aquaculture and the sale of fish Regulation respecting the Québec Aquarium Regulation respecting leases of exclusive hunting and fishing rights
Comes into force on April 1st, 2025, except section 30, which comes into force on April 1st, 2027Regulation respecting the cases in which and the conditions under which to attract or feed an animal or class of animals Regulation respecting the classes of aquaculture licences Regulation respecting hunting Ministerial Order respecting the delegation of certain powers of the Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife Decision respecting furbearer management units By-law respecting applications for financial assistance submitted to the Fondation de la faune du Québec Regulation respecting the disposal of seized or confiscated property Regulation respecting the fees to be paid under section 106.6 of the Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife Regulation respecting wildlife habitats Regulation providing the framework for the search for and killing of an animal that is fatally injured as a result of a hunting activity Regulation respecting the payment of indemnities to holders of hunting or trapping licences and the payment of third party damages Regulation respecting lands in the domain of the State delimited for development of wildlife resources Regulation respecting licences to keep animals in captivity Regulation respecting fishing licences Regulation respecting an outfitter’s licence Regulation respecting trapping and the fur trade Regulation respecting the possession and sale of an animal Regulation respecting outfitters Tracking Dog Handler Pilot Project Regulation respecting beaver reserves Regulation respecting the scale of fees and duties related to the development of wildlife Regulation respecting the content of an outfitter’s licence Regulation respecting fishing and hunting areas Regulation respecting wildlife sanctuaries Ministerial Order concerning the establishment of wildlife sanctuaries Regulation respecting wildfowl hunting controlled zones Regulation respecting hunting and fishing controlled zones Regulation respecting salmon fishing controlled zones
Ministerial Order respecting the establishment of the Battures-de-Saint-Fulgence Wildlife Preserve Regulation respecting the Battures-de-Saint-Fulgence Wildlife Preserve Ministerial Order respecting the establishment of the Deux-Montagnes Wildlife Preserve Regulation respecting the Deux-Montagnes Wildlife Preserve Order in Council respecting the establishment of the Grande-Île Wildlife Preserve Regulation respecting the Grande-Île Wildlife Preserve Ministerial Order respecting the establishment of the Île-Laval Wildlife Preserve Regulation respecting the Île-Laval Wildlife Preserve Ministerial Order respecting the establishment of the Îlet-aux-Alouettes Wildlife Preserve Regulation respecting the Îlet-aux-Alouettes Wildlife Preserve Ministerial Order respecting the establishment of the Pierre-Étienne-Fortin Wildlife Preserve Regulation respecting the Pierre-Étienne-Fortin Wildlife Preserve Ministerial Order respecting the establishment of the Pointe-de-l’Est Wildlife Preserve Regulation respecting the Pointe-de-l’Est Wildlife Preserve Ministerial Order respecting the establishment of the Pointe-du-Lac Wildlife Preserve Regulation respecting the Pointe-du-Lac Wildlife Preserve Ministerial Order respecting the establishment of the Rivière-des-Mille-Îles Wildlife Preserve Regulation respecting the Rivière-des-Mille-Îles Wildlife Preserve
There are also some regulations, orders in council and ministerial orders that establish hunting reserves and hunting and fishing reserves, wildlife reserves.
For the implementation of sustainable development within the Administration, consult the Government Sustainable Development Strategy.
Regulation respecting the disposal of things seized Regulation respecting threatened or vulnerable wildlife species and their habitats Regulation respecting threatened or vulnerable plant species and their habitat List of plant and wildlife species which are likely to be designated as threatened or vulnerable
Section 2 of this act is no longer in force as of June 16, 2017, pursuant to section 5 of this act as amended by chapter 6 of the Statutes of Québec 2017.
With respect to energy transition, innovation and efficiency, the functions and responsibilities of the Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife provided for in this Act are entrusted to the Minister of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks, with the exception of section 17.1.2 of this Act. (Order in Council No. 1645-2022 dated 20 October, 2022)
With respect to wildlife, the functions and responsibilities of the Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife provided for in this Act are entrusted to the Minister of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks. (Order in Council No. 1645-2022 dated 20 October, 2022)
Terms and conditions for the signing of certain documents of the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs - Instrument of delegation pursuant to section 9.1 of the Act respecting the Ministère du développement durable, de l’environnement et des parcs (PDF 0.97 Mb) (In French only)
Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national d’Aiguebelle Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national d’Anticosti Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national du Bic Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national de Frontenac Regulation respecting the Parc national de la Gaspésie Regulation respecting the Parc national des Grands-Jardins Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national de l’Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville Regulation respecting the Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national Kuururjuaq Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national de Miguasha Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national du Mont-Mégantic Regulation respecting the Parc national du Mont-Orford Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno Regulation respecting the Parc national du Mont-Tremblant Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national des Monts-Valin Règlement sur l’établissement du parc national d’Oka Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national d’Opémican Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national des Pingualuit Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national de Plaisance Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national du Saguenay Regulation respecting the establishment of parc national Tursujuq Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national Ulittaniujalik Regulation respecting the establishment of Parc national de la Yamaska Parks Regulation
Except for Section 3 and Division VIII, which are currently under the responsibility of the MERN
Paragraph 4 of section 19 is not in force.
(section 21 only)
Specifically the following sections: 12 to 14, 20 to 57, 68 to 70, 72, 79 to 83.
This act is no longer in force as of June 16, 2002, except with regard to processing applications that were pending on June 15, 2002, for certificates of authorization for projects subject to this act.
Modified by section 309 of the
The new section 118.5 of the
Order-in-Council appointing the new minister and amending the name of the Ministère. This Order-in-Council replaces Order-in-Council 1-2019 of January 1st, 2019.
Last update: June 17, 2026