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A good day for farmers: HOC Agriculture Committee passes Bill C-234

The private member’s bill that would exempt natural gas and propane used on farms for drying grain and heating barns from the federal carbon tax was approved, with amendments, by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food on Monday. Click here to read the full story.

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Upcoming Clean Fuel Regulations webinars

Environment and Climate Change Canada will be hosting a series of webinars from October to December regarding fuel model calculations for the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR). The CPA encourages members to participate in the webinars to learn more about the policy and fuel model details as it pertains to propane.

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BC: Significant policy change expected under new premier

David Eby will be sworn in as the new premier of B.C., following the NDP leadership race. Details are still to come regarding a cabinet shuffle, but CPA members should expect a significant shift in NDP focus and priorities, with energy policy likely undergoing a change in perspective under the new leadership. The CPA expects to form a Lobby Day for B.C. members in Q1 2023, details with be discussed at the December CPA BC Committee meeting.

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BC: CPA joins the British Columbia Council of Business to elevate advocacy efforts

The CPA recently joined the British Columbia Council of Business (BCBC) to elevate CPA engagement and advocacy efforts in B.C.The BCBC is a collaborative, non-partisan organization that strives to be a venue where members, policy experts, elected officials, and government decision-makers can address problems and form solutions together.

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AB: CPA congratulates new Alberta premier

Following the leadership vote on October 7, Danielle Smith was elected as the new UCP leader and sworn in as the Alberta premier on November 10, 2022.The CPA expects to form a Lobby Day for Alberta members in Q3 2023, and will be discussed at future Alberta Committee meetings.

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AB: CPA presents the importance of propane to the UCP caucus

As part of its government advocacy work, on November 7, the CPA presented the importance of propane in Alberta to the United Conservative Party caucus. The CPA emphasized the significant role propane plays in the province, including providing essential energy as feedstock for the petrochemical industry, power for the oil sands, and critical home heating for almost 20,000 residences.

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AB: Government issues guidelines for its natural gas rebate program

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MB: CPA meets with Minister Cullen, advocating energy affordability

On October 31, the CPA met with the Minister of Economic Development, Investment and Trade, Cliff Cullen, and the deputy premier. The CPA presented the provincial home heating proposal to the minister, emphasizing the over 4,000 homes that rely on propane for heating across the province.

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ON: CPA prioritizing energy affordability issues with government

At the CPA Ontario Seminar held this past September, one of the priorities discussed was the importance of increasing advocacy with the provincial government.

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ATL: Carbon tax and Atlantic Loop highlighted at committee meeting

The October 12 meeting of the CPA Atlantic committee contained plenty of discussion around carbon taxes and the Atlantic Loop.

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ATL: Propane school buses featured in upcoming meetings in NL

On December 7, the CPA will be meeting with senior officials in the Newfoundland and Labrador government to discuss the opportunities for propane school buses.

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