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Propane should be eligible for credit under Clean Fuel Standard

On December 20, a key document in the development of Canada’s Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) was released. CPA’s initial analysis of the Regulatory Design Paper indicates that propane will be eligible for credit generation in the transportation sector and in the production chain under the CFS.

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ON: Make your voice heard!

The first budget of the new Ontario government is expected in March or April, and Ontarians are being invited to present and/or file a written submission about what they believe are the priorities for Ontario to the finance committee or with individual MPPs.

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ON: CPA issues CALL TO ACTION regarding natural gas expansion

On December 13, 2018, the CPA issued a “Call to Action” to its Ontario members regarding concerns about the unfair approach to natural gas expansion in Ontario.

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ON: Productive meeting with government on key issues for propane industry

A very productive meeting with Government and Consumer Services Minister Bill Walker highlighted a busy meeting schedule at Queen’s Park in December.

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Get Involved! Join the CPA at the Forward Summit in Calgary February 26-28

As announced in the December newsletter, the CPA is participating in the inaugural Forward Summit, a three-day gathering of Indigenous communities and industry leaders at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre on February 26-28. The Summit brings together Indigenous leaders and Canada’s major industries to discuss important topics surrounding workforce, finance, economic growth and mutually beneficial partnerships.

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BC: Technical Safety BC consultation timelines improved

During the fall it had become clear that consultation requests from Technical Safety BC to CPA BC members had very short turnaround times for responses. The TSBC has since changed this guideline, incorporating the CPA suggestion to make all consultation periods a minimum of 15 business days.

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BC: Consultation on Propane Filling Plants and Container Refill Centres

At the beginning of December, the CPA sent out Technical Safety BC’s draft directive Propane Filling Plants and Container Refill Centers to B.C. members for comment. After compiling the comments, the consensus of B.C. members is that the draft directive does not provide a fair market-based approach.

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BC: The Clean BC Plan

The B.C. government says its Clean BC Plan is designed to shift homes, vehicles, industry and businesses in British Columbia away from a reliance on fossil fuels to a low-carbon economy featuring electricity and renewable energy. It also says its plan will boost energy efficiency solutions like zero-emission vehicles and home heat pumps, making them more affordable and available for British Columbians.

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MB: New working group formed to deal with regulatory issues

In June, the CPA and members of the Manitoba Propane Committee (MPC) met with Manitoba Minister for Growth, Enterprise and Trade Blaine Pedersen to discuss challenges and issues with the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC). Of paramount concern was that members felt that OFC practices were causing harm to propane businesses across the province.

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CPA Public Affairs Report now available

Check out the latest Public Affairs Report (available to members only) located on The Grid to stay on top of the issues that matter to the propane industry.

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