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With the rapidly changing circumstances across Canada, the CPA recently published an update on COVID-19 news, along with a reminder about the important CPA resources that are available to help keep you, your employees, and customers safe and your businesses open.

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NEW – Federal: Budget 2021 includes $4.4 billion in interest-free loans to homeowners for retrofits

Among the priorities identified in the federal budget announced on April 19, is the earmarking of $17.6 billion towards a green recovery to create jobs, build a clean economy, and fight climate change.

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NEW – BC: Greenhouse operators that use propane may be eligible for carbon tax relief grants

Greenhouse operators that use propane to heat their greenhouses can apply for carbon tax relief grants for the 2020 production year. Commercial producers in B.C. who grow vegetables, ornamental flowers and plants, forest seedlings and nursery plants in greenhouses are eligible to apply for the grant until May 10 if certain criteria are met.

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NEW – SK: Small victory for industry in government budget with level playing field created for road users

The theme for the 2021-22 provincial budget announced April 6 is, ‘Protect, Build and Grow Saskatchewan.’ The 2021-22 budget includes several changes that will improve tax fairness as well as a road use fee for electric vehicles at the time of registration to ensure that all road users contribute to road maintenance and replacement. This is a partial victory for CPA members as it levels the playing field for consumers who pay gas taxes.

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NEW – MB: Opportunities in infrastructure, climate reduction and training in government budget

The government of Manitoba released its 2021-22 fiscal budget on April 7. The theme of the budget, ‘Protecting Manitobans, Advancing Manitoba,’ is focused on post-pandemic and health care spending. There are a few budget items that may be of interest to CPA members.

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NEW – ON: New government budget provides skills development and training support

Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy delivered the Ford government’s second budget on March 24, 2021. Budget 2021 maintains the government’s focus on two pandemic priorities: health care funding and economic recovery measures for small businesses. It also signals a vision for long-term deficit elimination after 2024. The document contains no new taxes or spending cuts but does provide new or renewed supports for individuals and businesses impacted by the pandemic.

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NEW – QC: A Green economy budget

Québec Minister of Finance Éric Girard tabled the province's 2020-2021 budget in March. Following a 2019-2020 year ending with a surplus of $1.9 billion, the government forecasts that a balanced budget will be maintained for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

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NEW – QC: Natural gas expansion questioned by the CPA and AQP

Énergir is asking the Régie de l'énergie du Québec to approve an investment project aimed at extending the natural gas network between Val-Joli and Richmond with a government financial assistance of 10.9 million, representing more than 93 per cent of total costs. For the CPA and AQP, this project would simply not exist if it was not subsidized by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Quebec and the Municipality of Richmond.

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NEW – QC: Québec announces new advisory committee to implement 2030 Green Economy Plan

The 2030 Green Economy Plan officially came into effect on April 1, with $1.131 billion earmarked for the first year of its implementation. The province has announced a new 12-member Advisory Committee on Climate Change to advise the minister on addressing climate change and help implement the plan, including promoting electrification.

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NEW – NB: Government investment in new affordable housing can bring prospects for propane

The New Brunswick government announced its 2021-22 provincial budget on March 16. Highlights for the propane sector include $10.8 million to increase the availability of affordable housing units throughout the province in conjunction with the new National Housing Strategy and the Canada Housing Benefit.

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NEW – NS: The CPA working to bring propane to the forefront in government budget

Nova Scotia released its budget on March 25, 2021. The CPA is following these investments closely and communications with Premier Rankin, relevant cabinet ministers, as well as the Leader of the Opposition have been undertaken to put propane in the forefront of these investments.

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NEW – PEI: Opportunities for the propane industry in clean technology and environment sectors

Following the Speech from the Throne, the province of PEI announced their budget for 2021-22 on March 12. While the government has provided rebates for electric programs, the CPA will be pursuing the same opportunity for auto propane.

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NEW – NL: CPA looks to meet with newly elected government in Newfoundland and Labrador

Shortly after his first election win on March 27, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey received correspondence from the CPA that outlined the many advantages of propane.

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UPDATE – Federal: CPA makes the case for fixing oversights in the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act

In a letter to the editor published in the March 29 edition of the Hill Times, CPA President & CEO Nathalie St-Pierre once again called on the federal government to make immediate changes to the federal “backstop” or carbon tax under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.

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News release: Flood safety tips for propane users

The Canadian Propane Association issued the following news release on March 25 to help propane users be prepared for a flood: With warmer weather ahead, are you prepared in the event of a flood? The CPA also collaborated with Technical Safety BC to help promote their messaging on flood safety to B.C. residents.

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News release: Subsidizing natural gas not a long-term solution for clean energy needs

The Canadian Propane Association issued the following news release on April 13: Subsidizing natural gas not a long-term solution for clean energy needs.

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