AB: Governments recognize propane’s important role in policy development

Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi

Federal Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi and Alberta’s and Associate Minister of Natural Gas Dale Nally addressing Alberta members of the CPA last Friday in Red Deer shows a recognition that propane has an important role to play in Canada’s policy development. (See CPA’s news release: CPA hosts federal and provincial energy ministers).

“Having these ministers attend our Alberta Seminar speaks to the importance of the role of propane in contributing to Canada’s economy, local communities and to the environment,” said CPA President & CEO Nathalie St-Pierre. “It indicates to our industry that both federal and provincial governments are recognizing the important role propane has in Canada’s clean energy mix and how it is becoming an important piece of the puzzle to tackling climate change.”

Associate Minister of Natural Gas Dale Nally

The well-attended seminar also included past favourites - Alberta Municipal Affairs’ Chief Inspector Sidney Manning, Alberta Transportation’s Director Goods and Rail Safety Malcolm Mullin and Emergency Response Assistance Canada President Spencer Buckland. 

While both ministers addressed some of  the oil and gas’s pressing issues, including pipelines and the contentious Bill C-69, Minister Sohi said his government views propane as a game changer and key to a diverse energy sector. Minister Nally focused on getting Alberta’s economy back on track through several initiatives, including scrapping the carbon tax and bringing investment back into the province by making Alberta one of the lowest taxed jurisdictions in Canada.

A perennial favourite, the Kandlelighters’ golf tournament was another great success this year. The event ended on a high note with the Kandlelighters’ charity, ECL Choppers for Charity, raising approximately $4,000 in support of respite care at Rotary Flames House. These donations will offer specialized care for families of children with complex medical conditions in an environment that feels like home.

CPA’s Alberta seminar attracted local media coverage – check out: Wider markets for propane would help boost Alberta’s economy, says industry leader and Propane a viable clean energy alternative Association president.