Regulatory Affairs

On May 2, 2019, eight Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) staff and over 30 members of the CPA attended a successful demonstration of the newest auto propane fuelling technology in Whitby, Ontario.

Transport Canada has updated Equivalency Certificate SU 11248 (Ren. 5). The previous Equivalency Certificate is hereby revoked and superseded by the new Equivalency Certificate.

Since 2008, Ontario Regulation 211/01 has required Risk and Safety Management Plans (RSMPs) for all Ontario propane facilities that are a retail outlet, filling plant, cardlock/keylock, private outlet or container refill centre.

The CPA considers the proposed amendment to exempt individuals who refuel propane-powered vehicles at cardlock/keylock facilities and private outlets from the requirement to hold a propane plant operator certificate or record of training  an important first step.

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate is pleased to announce the publication of the video: Responding to Railcar Incidents Involving Flammable Liquids. You can watch the video by clicking on the picture below or you will find it on their website in the following sections: Video Gallery, What's New and Safety Awareness Kit for First Responders.

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

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has released the drafts of the updated safety standards CSA B620, CSA B621 and CSA B622 for a 60-day consultation period. Deadline to provide feedback June 11, 2019.

Transport Canada is currently consulting on proposed amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Deadline to provide comments to Transport Canada May 27, 2019.

Manitoba Committee - October 10 Meeting

BC Committee – October 30 Meeting

Alberta Committee - November 8 Meeting

Saskatchewan Committee - November 14 Meeting

Auto Propane Committee - November 29 Meeting

Ontario Committee - January 30 Meeting

Atlantic Committee - February 25 Meeting

Date: June 6

Time: 2:00 pm ET

To join the committee or to participate in the conference call, please contact Jean-François Duguay.

Date: June 26

Time: 1:00 pm ET

To join the committee or to participate in the conference call, please contact Jean-François Duguay.

Date: June 27

Time: 11:00 am ET

To join the committee or to participate in the conference call, please contact Marcelline Riddell.

Date: May 28-30

Location: Niagara Falls, ON

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Date: May 29-30
Location: Saskatoon, SK
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Date: June 12 & 13

Location: Morell, PEI

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Date: June 19-20

Location: Lakeview Hecla Resort

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Date: September 6 & 7

Location: Red Deer, AB

Date: September 10

Location: Langley, BC

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.