CPA Public Affairs
January 2023


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Advocacy News
Many of you will have read the recent stories on gas stoves and their alleged health threats. Many of these stories contain misleading information about gas stoves and we encourage you to read the following article written by the Propane Education and Research Council for background information on the study and some general facts on the safe use and handling of gas stoves.
 
As part of Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) consultation process on potential methane amendments, the CPA submitted its perspective in December. The CPA worked with other energy associations to ensure alignment on messaging where possible and that producing members of the CPA were represented consistently.
 
In December, Premier David Eby announced his new cabinet, including veterans and newcomers to the B.C. political scene. The cabinet is diverse, regionally representative, majority female, and strategically aligned with Premier Eby’s focus areas of housing, public safety, healthcare and the environment.
 
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Premier Danielle Smith recently announced the Inflation Relief Act. Along with other measures, Premier Smith said the government will permanently "limit spikes" in electricity prices in winter and continue with a promised natural gas rebate program that will kick in if the price exceeds $6.50 per gigajoule. Of note, the rebate program has not reached the price threshold yet this year as of January 6, 2023; thus propane customers have not been able to apply for the rebate.
 
In December, the CPA held several meetings with political and bureaucratic staff in the Ontario government to discuss the importance of switching Ontarians from using heating oil to propane.
 
In December, the Nova Scotia government announced its plans to address climate change in the province with Our Climate, Our Future, as well as a $140 million investment in energy-efficient upgrades.
 
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CPA’s President and CEO Shannon Watt will be participating in the upcoming annual 2023 Canada Energy Update this Friday, January 27, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm EST. It is the Energy Council of Canada’s annual review and forecast webinar for the energy industry.

Shannon will be providing a recap of key events in the propane industry from 2022 plus a look ahead into 2023. She will be presenting around 10:20 am. 

Other major organizations that are presenting in this webinar include:

Check out the complete up-to-date speakers’ list on the ECC website Events page.

You can register here and the event will be added to your calendar automatically.

We hope to see you there!

 
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Dependable Truck & Tank Limited
Events



When: May 30-31, 2023
Where: Fox Harb'r Resort, Wallace, NS

Click here
 to register and for more information.

 

When: June 13-15, 2023
Where: Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain, ON

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Calgary Women in Energy: Allies in Energy 2023 Forum

Katie Kachur, CPA's Vice-President, Government Relations, West, will speak at the Allies in Energy 2023 Forum organized by the Calgary Women in Energy, on February 22, 2023. Join a panel of industry experts who will speak about their experience as leaders and the challenges and successes they've had along the way as well as ways in which they are promoting diversity, inclusion and equity within their organizations.

For more information, please click here.

Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium - The Canadian Institute

Katie Kachur will also be participating in the Artic Energy & Resource Symposium. She will be joining leaders from federal and territorial governments, Northern communities, and industry on March 22 & 23, 2023 for important discussions and information on developments in oil, gas, renewable and low-carbon products as well as critical minerals and other resources. A ‘must-attend’ event for government and industry professionals involved in Northern infrastructure and resource development.

Save 10% with the Canadian Propane Association promo code: D10-999-CPA

For more information and to register, please click here.

 
CPA Committee Updates

Date: February 9, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm MST
To attend the meeting, please contact Katie Kachur.

 

Date: February 14, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am AST
To attend the meeting, please contact Allan Murphy.

 

Date: February 21, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST
To attend the meeting, please contact Allan Murphy.

 

Date: March 8, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST
To attend the meeting, please contact Robert Loenhart.

 

Date: March 14, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
To attend the meeting, please contact Robert Loenhart.

 

Date: March 15, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
To attend the meeting, please contact Katie Kachur.

 

Date: March 16, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
To attend the meeting, please contact Katie Kachur.

 

Date: March 28, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST
To attend the meeting, please contact Katie Kachur.

 
  • Ontario Committee - September 21, 2021 Meeting
  • Atlantic Committee - February 24, 2022 Meeting
  • Auto Propane Committee - May 31, 2022 Meeting
  • Alberta Committee - November 24, 2022 Meeting
  • BC Committee - December 1, 2022 Meeting
  • Manitoba Committee - December 13, 2022 Meeting
  • Regulatory Affairs Committee - December 14, 2022 Meeting
  • Saskatchewan Committee - December 14, 2022 Meeting
  • Transportation Committee - December 15, 2022 Meeting

Meeting summaries can be found in the Document Centre in your online member profile. Click here to log in.

 
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