The Canadian Propane Association is disappointed in the federal government’s misunderstanding of the critical role that affordable, lower-emission propane plays in Canada’s economy and energy system. The National Electricity Agenda missed the mark in meeting the needs of rural and Northern Canadians and the vital role Canada’s propane industry has in supporting reliable and affordable … Read more
The Canadian Propane Association is joining agriculture groups from across Canada in calling on the Senate of Canada to reject the proposed amendment to remove heating and cooling of barns and greenhouses from Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA). The savings that would be gained under C-234 would be good for farmers … Read more
Canada’s propane industry believes fuels such as propane should be subject to a zero-rated tax when used for heating homes and other residential applications. “Rising energy costs are among the many inflationary pressures facing Canadians. There is an urgent need to remove taxes on the final charges to consumers for residential energy,” said Allan Murphy, interim president and CEO of the Canadian Propane Association. In a Nov. … Read more
With energy costs continuing to rise as the winter season approaches, the Canadian Propane Association is calling on federal, provincial, and territorial governments to work together in providing support to Canadians facing higher energy costs. “At a time when Canadians are trying to get their lives back to normal and with COVID-19 continuing to be … Read more
In light of the announcement made last week by Imperial Oil to close its refinery in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and convert it to a marine terminal, the Canadian Propane Association stated that it expects Canadian propane supplies to remain stable after the refinery is no longer producing propane. “The announcement by Imperial Oil is not … Read more
The Canadian Propane Association congratulates the federal government on the passage of Bill C-52, the Fair Rail Freight Service Act. The association said that Bill C-52 is viewed by the propane industry as a balanced approach to managing relations between railways and shippers, and contains all of the measures that the propane industry requested – … Read more
The Canadian Propane Association appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources to speak about the important part that propane plays in the diversification of Canada’s energy market. The committee is studying the topic of market diversification in Canada’s energy sector. “Propane is an energy solution with many uses – both domestic … Read more
The Canadian Propane Association said it is pleased that the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) has reported Bill C-52, the Fair Rail Freight Service Act, back to the House of Commons without amendment. The act is viewed by the propane industry as a balanced approach to managing relations between railways and shippers, … Read more
The Canadian Propane Association (CPA) announced support for the increase in skills training resources announced in the federal government’s Economic Action Plan 2013. “The introduction of the Canada Job Grant, as well as measures to harmonize apprentice requirements, will provide greater opportunities for CPA members to hire and develop skilled workers,” said association president and … Read more
The Canadian Propane Association congratulated the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ), and the CSA Group on releasing a national standard designed to improve workplace psychological health and safety. The release of the voluntary standard, "Psychological health and safety in the workplace – Prevention, promotion, and guidance to staged … Read more
