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CPA taking the ‘propane advantage’ into the federal election

A key activity for the CPA is advocacy and the Association is taking full advantage of the upcoming federal election to promote the ‘propane advantage’ with federal parties. The CPA has developed an information package called the Propane Advantage that has been sent to the major political parties.

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Gear up for #AutoPropaneDay!

The World LPG Association is creating another annual global awareness campaign to raise the profile of propane, similar to the very successful #LPGDay held in June. The focus of this campaign is to promote auto propane/autogas and the main event will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019.

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CPA working to ensure propane a credit generator in government policy

After seeking member input, the CPA filed comments on Environment Canada’s Proposed Regulatory Approach for the Clean Fuel Standard late August to ensure propane is a credit generating mechanism in the regulations.

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AB: Governments recognize propane’s important role in policy development

Federal Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi and Alberta’s Associate Minister of Natural Gas Dale Nally addressing Alberta members of the CPA last Friday in Red Deer shows a recognition that propane has an important role to play in Canada’s policy development.

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MB: Manitoba Progressive Conservatives: An opportunity for propane

Newly re-elected Premier of Manitoba Brian Pallister called the Progressive Conservatives’ victory a step forward for the province and a renewed mandate from voters to continue their program of cost-cutting and tax reductions.

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ON: CPA participates in TSSA Modernization roundtable discussion

On July 10, 2019, the CPA participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by newly appointed Minister of Government and Consumer Services Lisa Thompson in Toronto. The new Board of the TSSA was represented along with TSSA executives and staff as well as Ministry staff.

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ON: CPA meets with Stewardship Ontario

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ON: CPA addresses industry concerns with ON Ministry of Transportation policy staff

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NB: Propane school bus purchase a big win for the propane industry

On August 30, 2019 the province of New Brunswick officially launched 16 propane school buses in Moncton as a pilot project (see CPA news release: New Brunswick leads Atlantic Canada for propane-fuelled school buses and the government's video on the launch of the buses.)

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ATL: Regulatory harmonization in Atlantic provinces would streamline trade and strengthen economy

Authorities having jurisdiction in the Atlantic provinces are planning to harmonize safety regulations to reduce administrative burden. The premiers are accelerating the process and are looking to implement harmonized regulations by 2020. The CPA will take part in the consultation sessions expected to start this fall 2019.

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ATL: Removal of regulatory barriers for propane vehicles in Atlantic Canada

As part of the regulatory harmonization initiative in Atlantic Canada (see story above), in August of this year, the CPA submitted a letter to the Harmonization Committee regarding training requirements at cardlock/keylock facilities, with the intent of eliminating the training requirements for persons refuelling propane vehicles. This was achieved in Ontario, and the CPA’s goal is to continue this process in Atlantic Canada.

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ATL: CPA issues safety tips for propane users in the wake of Dorian

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