Regulatory Affairs

Transport Canada (TC) is currently consulting on proposed amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR). TC regularly updates the Canadian regulations to harmonize them with UN, international and U.S. texts. The harmonization of the regulations allows TC to ensure consistency between the different modes of transport, facilitate international trade of dangerous goods, and reduce regulatory burden on consignors and carriers who deal with dangerous goods in Canada.

Technical Safety BC has updated its directive pertaining to the certification marks permitted on gas appliances as one or more of the approved marks have been updated.

Technical Safety BC (TSBC) has developed a new syllabus for the class B gas fitter certificate of qualification exam to reflect technological advancements in equipment, and the program revisions resulting from the Industry Training Authority’s (ITA) review of the class B gas fitter program.

The CPA is currently looking to fill the positions of Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Safety and Director, Regulatory Affairs & Training, and encourages you to circulate them to anyone you know who may be interested in applying. 

The list of regulatory requirements developed to serve as an information tool for our members was recently updated.  It can be viewed here.

The CPA holds a number of Equivalency Certificates on behalf of its members and are available on the CPA website. The terms and conditions of each Equivalency Certificate must be adhered to at all times. 

The Saskatchewan Government has sent a survey to propane companies doing business in the province to get their feedback on the level of administrative burden faced by the industry. Reduction of administrative burden is a priority for the association and the CPA strongly encourages Saskatchewan members to make their voices heard. Click here to complete the survey.

Manitoba Committee - October 10 Meeting
Atlantic Committee - October 30 Meeting
BC Committee – October 30 Meeting
Alberta Committee - November 8 Meeting
Saskatchewan Committee - November 14 Meeting
Auto Propane Committee - November 29 Meeting
Transportation Committee – December 5 Meeting
Regulatory Affairs Committee – December 6 Meeting

Date: March 13, 2019

Location: Davidson Town Hall

Click here to view the meeting package. 

Date: April 4, 2019
Time: 1 pm ET

Date: May 29-30

Location: Niagara Falls, ON

Date: September 6 & 7

Location: Red Deer, AB

Date: September 10

Location: Langley, BC

Date: June 12 & 13

Location: Morell, PEI

CPA members are entitled to a 15% discount when purchasing a conference pass to the Operational Excellence in Energy, Chemicals & Resources Summit being held June 3-5, 2019 in Calgary.

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