CPA Public Affairs
February 2022
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CPA Committee Updates  |  
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Advocacy News
Propane – Starring on HGTV Canada!
 
   
As part of the CPA’s sponsorship of HGTV Canada’s Rock Solid Builds, a gallery with rotating sliders on the benefits of propane will be featured on the HGTV Canada website starting today – February 24 and running until March 9, 2022.
 
NEW – BC: Propane opportunity missed again in the provincial budget
 
   
While the CPA welcomes the B.C. government’s commitment to a low-carbon future in the provincial budget delivered on February 22, 2022, by Finance Minister Selina Robinson, there is no mention of propane initiatives or incentives, nor recognition of the importance of vital economic contributions made by B.C.’s natural resources, including propane production.
 
NEW – AB: $4.5 million for municipalities and Indigenous communities
The CPA salutes the recent announcement by the government of Alberta of $4.5 million for municipalities and Indigenous communities to assess adaptation measures and to create climate resilience plans.
 
NEW – ON: Independent report on government energy subsidies says billions to benefit only natural gas and electricity
 
   
Ontario’s independent Financial Accountability Office released a report on government energy subsidy programs on February 16, 2022. Almost $40 billion in energy subsidies, primarily earmarked for the electricity sector, are promised over the next 20 years.
 
NEW – ON: CPA invited to participate in pre-budget consultations
 
   
The CPA was an active participant in Ontario’s 2022 budget development process throughout January and February. The CPA was one of 20 participants whose views on government fiscal and economic priorities for the coming year were solicited and considered.
 
NEW – ON: Rural Ontario Municipalities Association conference provides nuggets for propane industry
 
   
Held virtually on February 24 and 25, 2022, the Rural Ontario Municipalities Association conference provided highlights and findings from its action plan on rural growth and resiliency in a ‘post covid world’. The CPA will utilize this important data for industry benefit in its government and stakeholder outreach efforts.
 
NEW – ON: New skilled trades agency announced
On January 25, 2022, the Ontario government announced the creation of new Crown agency Skilled Trades Ontario to “improve trades training and simplify services, promote and market the trades, develop the latest training and curriculum standards, and provide a streamlined user-friendly experience for tradespeople”. The agency lists 144 registered trades in the province that included truck drivers but not gas fitters. 
 
UPDATE – Federal: CPA responds to Gov. Whitmer on Line 5
On February 11, 2022 the CPA published a commentary by CPA Interim President and CEO Allan Murphy to its website and social media channels in response to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s statements about the blockade of the Ambassador Bridge. It was aslo published on February 17 in the Letter to the Editor section in The Hill Times, a widely read publication throughout the federal government.
 
 
   
UPDATE – Federal: Bill presented at the Commons to remove carbon tax for fuels used by farmers
Ben Lobb, MP for Huron-Bruce in southern Ontario, presented Bill C-234 entitled An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, in the House of Commons on February 7, 2022.
 
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CPA News
2022 CPA Leadership Summit title sponsor TerraVest Industries proudly supports the Canadian propane industry
 
   
The CPA is pleased to welcome the title sponsors for its 2022 Leadership Summit being held on May 17-19 in Banff: MaXfield and Pro-Par, two well-known Canadian brands of TerraVest Industries, a diversified industrial manufacturing company established on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border.
 
Nominations are now open for the 2022 CPA Student Scholarship Program!
 
 
CPA presenting at Canadian Institute’s Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium
 
   
CPA’s VP of Government Relations for Western Canada, Katie Kachur, will be a guest speaker at the Canadian Institute’s Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium on March 30 in Calgary, AB.
 
Marshall Excelsior Company
National Energy Equipment Inc.
Welcome New Members

Western Canada
AlphaBow Energy Ltd. – Producer; Calgary, AB

 
Eastern US
P3 Propane Safety – Associate; Portsmouth, NH

 
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ELAFLEX PACIFIC PTY LTD
Events
CPA Events

2022 CPA Leadership Summit

Date: May 17-19, 2022
Location: The Rimrock Resort Hotel, Banff, Alberta
Click here for more details.

CPA Atlantic Seminar 2022


 
Other Industry Events

Dangerous Goods Emergency Management Conference

Date: May 10-12, 2022
Location: Hotel Arts, Calgary, AB
Register here

21st Annual Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium

Date: March 30-31, 2022
Location: Calgary, AB
“In-Person” Event (or join as a Live-Streaming Attendee!)
To view the 21st Annual Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium, click here.

SUMA Convention 2022

Date: April 3-6, 2022
Location: International Trade Centre and Queensbury Convention Centre, Regina, SK
Click here for more information.

2022 PERC Energy for Everyone Marketing Conference

Date: April 5-6, 2022
Location: IDS Center, Minneapolis, MN
Click here for more information.

AMM 2022 Spring Convention

Date: April 19-21, 2022
Location: Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB
Click here for more information.

NPGA Southeastern Convention and International Propane Expo

Date: April 24-26, 2022
Location: Music City Center, Nashville, TN
Click here for more information.

First Nations Major Projects Coalition: Toward Net Zero by 2050 Conference

Date: April 25-26, 2022
Location: Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC
Click here for more information.

Alberta Student Transportation Advisory Council

Date: April 26-29, 2022
Location: Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, AB
Click here for more information. 

Forward Summit (In person & Virtual)

Date: May 25-26, 2022
Location: Grey Eagle Event Centre on Tsuut’ina Traditional Territory.
Click here for more information.

 
CPA Committee Updates
Committee meeting summaries now available
  • Ontario Committee - September 21 Meeting
  • Atlantic Committee - October 14 Meeting
  • Alberta Committee - November 18 Meeting
  • BC Committee - December 7 Meeting
  • Auto Propane Committee - December 8 Meeting
  • Manitoba Committee - December 8 Meeting
  • Saskatchewan Committee - December 9 Meeting
  • Transportation Committee - January 13 Meeting
  • Regulatory Affairs Committee - January 19 Meeting

Meeting summaries can be found in the Document Centre in your online member profile. Click here to log in to your member profile. 

 
British Columbia Committee Meeting

Date: March 8, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
To attend the meeting, please contact Katie Kachur.

 
Saskatchewan Committee Meeting

Date: March 9, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
To attend the meeting, please contact Katie Kachur.

 
Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting

Date: April 6, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
To attend the meeting, please contact Robert Loenhart.

 
Transportation Committee Meeting

Date: April 12, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
To attend the meeting, please contact Robert Loenhart.

 
Manitoba Committee Meeting

Date: April 13, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
To attend the meeting, please contact Katie Kachur.

 
Alberta Committee Meeting

Date: April 14, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm MDT
To attend the meeting, please contact Katie Kachur.

 
Ontario Committee Meeting

Date: April 28, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT
To attend the meeting, please contact Marcelline Riddell.

 
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ERAC
 
   
Dangerous Goods Emergency Management Conference: May 10-12, 2022
ERAC is excited to announce the keynote speaker for its 2022 Dangerous Goods Emergency Management Conference will be Rick Hansen, best known as the “Man In Motion” for his epic 40,000 km wheelchair trip around the world. 
 
 

 

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