Québec and California will hold a joint cap-and-trade emission units auction on February 18, 2026

QUÉBEC, Dec. 19, 2025 /CNW/ - The Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announce that the next joint carbon market auction will be held on February 18, 2026.

The publication of the Auction Notice, which includes the number of emission units for sale, minimum prices and application requirements, marks the beginning of the application period. The application period closes on January 20, 2026.

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The February 18, 2026 Joint Cap-and-Trade Auction #46 Notice is available on the MELCCFP's website: http://www.environnement.gouv.qc.ca/changements/carbone/ventes-encheres/avis-resultats-en.htm.

Source and information :

Media Relations
Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte
contre les changements climatiques, de
la Faune et des Parcs
Tél. : 418 521-3991

SOURCE Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs