CPA Public Affairs - September 2022

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Advocacy News

CPA issues news release calling on the federal government to remove the tax from home heating

Winter season is fast approaching and as the Prime Minister meets with his federal cabinet to look at ways to make life more affordable for families, the CPA issued a press release calling on the government to reconsider making HST/GST zero-rated for residential energy. Read the news release: CPA: Feds must work to ensure affordable home heating.

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CPA recommends rebates to offset heating costs this winter

In August, the CPA wrote to provincial and territorial finance ministers pertaining to the rising energy costs and opportunity to shield consumers from price spikes this winter.

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CPA working to ensure federal government’s cap on oil and gas emissions minimally impacts propane

On July 18, 2022, the Government of Canada published a discussion paper launching the formal engagement on their proposal to cap and reduce oil and gas sector emissions. Submissions to the federal government are being accepted until September 30, 2022.

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The opportunity is now to generate credits under the new Clean Fuel Regs

The CPA encourages members to apply for credits under the final Clean Fuel Regulations, published this summer, to maximize the opportunity for propane.

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CPA petitions Agriculture Committee to help pass C-234

Expected to be on the House of Commons’ fall agenda, Private Members Bill C-234 would force changes to the federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA), which currently allows for carbon tax exemptions for gasoline and diesel in agriculture applications but does not provide the same for propane or natural gas.

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CPA finalizes rail data collection process

The CPA has received a significant amount of data submitted by members who have business with Class 1 carriers in response to the CPA's 2022 Rail Survey. The survey, issued at the beginning of summer, is the first step in a member-driven data collection initiative as the association continues to work towards filling gaps that will support advocacy messaging and policy positions.

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AB: Province’s natural gas rebate program includes propane!

After working with the Government of Alberta for several months, the CPA is pleased to see propane as part of the province’s natural gas rebate program.

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ON: CPA reaches out to re-elected Ford government

Following the re-election of the Ontario Progressive Conservatives in June, the CPA outlined important priorities to various departments including the finance, energy, transportation, agriculture, government and consumer services (responsible for the Technical Standards and Safety Authority), northern development and indigenous affairs, environment and rural affairs.

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ON: CPA to participate in electrification and energy transition panel

This fall, the CPA will be participating in a new panel that will examine electricity and energy transition in Ontario. The panel was created by the Ford government to deal with various issues related to long-term energy planning in the province. It is headed up by David Collie, former president of the Ontario Electrical Safety Authority.

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