As part of the CPA's tenth anniversary activities, we are interviewing past and present members about the association's history as well as some of the exciting future opportunities that exist for the propane industry.
In our premier video, listen to CPA Board Chair Nancy Borden reflect on the association's last ten years. We encourage you to visit the CPA's 10th anniversary web page and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
On behalf of the Canadian Propane Association, the Propane Training Institute and myself, I would like to thank George Olah for his contribution and support. The “baby”, PTI, is ready to move forward and lead the way in promoting a culture of safe propane handling and use of propane-fuelled equipment, while improving the skills of workers.
On March 15, Transport Canada granted a new set of temporary exemptions to certain sections of the rules and regulations pertaining to the qualification of railway personnel under the notice of exemption X 21-04.
Health Canada has launched its new ArriveCan app to provide mandatory travel information required for entry into Canada. The government says the app is designed to help travelers submit mandatory information in advance of their arrival from another country. For more information on the app, check out the government’s presentation, ArriveCAN 101.
The Ontario government is launching a series of zero-tolerance workplace safety inspections in sectors and regions hardest hit by COVID-19, beginning April 9 with warehouses, food processors and manufacturers in Peel and Halton Regions. Officers will be checking for compliance with COVID-19 health and safety requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Reopening Ontario Act to ensure appropriate physical distancing, screening, and masking.
Transport Canada’s February presentation provided insight into its virtual inspection process, revealing that whenever possible, remote oversight is currently the preferred method to conduct inspections. While TC has flagged “high risk” locations for in-person auditing, they indicate that most facilities can expect a virtual process.
At the end of March, the CPA submitted comments on members’ behalf on the Ontario government’s proposed Hazardous and Special Products regulation that transitions the Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Program to full producer responsibility. The submission reiterates the CPA’s business case that supports the exemption of refillable propane cylinders due to their contribution to the province’s circular economy, as aligned with the tenets of the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act.
