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NEW – Federal: Tax on residential energy should be eliminated in upcoming federal budget

The CPA issued a press release on December 17 to propose that like other essential goods, fuels such as propane should be subject to a zero-rated tax – meaning taxable but with a zero rate, when used for heating homes and other residential applications.

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NEW – Federal: CPA to produce lifecycle analysis for Clean Fuel Standard

The CPA will be undertaking a life cycle analysis of propane in Q1 2022 to bolster its advocacy in the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) policy, acknowledging propane as a low-carbon energy source.

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NEW – Federal: Canada’s Energy Regulator issues Energy Futures report

Canada’s Energy Regulator (CER) recently issued Canada’s Energy Future 2021: Energy Supply and Demand Projections to 2050 (EF2021), in which propane is highly represented.

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NEW – ON: Supply and delivery of bulk propane request for proposal deadline Jan. 5

The Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services is seeking bids from vendors interested in qualifying to supply bulk propane for the province of Ontario.

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NEW – ON: Highlights from Independent Electricity System Operator’s planning summit

Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) hosted a virtual summit on November 24, 2021, highlighting trends, drivers and opportunities for various consumer segments among the energy supply mix.

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NEW – ON: Auditor General reports on government’s poor environmental protection record

A series of five environmental audits released by Auditor General of Ontario Bonnie Lysyk on November 22, 2021, details a pattern of government ministries “going about their duty to safeguard the environment half-heartedly, or shirking it entirely, while deliberately taking steps to avoid public scrutiny.”

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UPDATE – Federal: Tax credit for farmers that use propane a partial win

For some time, the CPA has been advocating for the fair treatment of propane under the federal carbon pollution pricing system. Under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA), the government applies a price on pollution in “Backstop jurisdictions” that do not have their own system (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario). Until now, using propane was at a disadvantage relative to using gas and diesel, which are exempted under the GGPPA for agricultural application.

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UPDATE – ATL: CPA proposes off-oil and transportation programs to Maritime governments

CPA staff and Atlantic Canada members held several meetings in late November with senior government officials in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, as well as Abegweit First Nation in P.E.I.

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HGTV Canada’s Rock Solid Builds: Season 2 CPA sponsorship set to begin January 27!

The second part of the CPA’s sponsorship of HGTV Canada’s Rock Solid Builds is set to begin at the end of January.

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Auto Propane Day 2021 helps to raise awareness on low-emission propane

The CPA was once again very active before and during Auto Propane Day, which took place on December 9, to promote and raise awareness about this critical automotive energy source.

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CPA News

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CPA thanks PTI Executive Director Bruce Leslie as he moves on to meet new challenges

December 31 will be the last day for PTI Executive Director Bruce Leslie. He has accepted a position with Cenovus Energy as a senior advisor, beginning in the new year.

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CPA President and CEO search underway

Recruiting is currently underway for the President and CEO position at the CPA. The Board of Directors has contracted the global executive search and consulting firm, Boyden Canada, to recruit for the position.

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Submit a nomination for the CPA Awards today!

The CPA Awards have returned for 2022! After a pause due to the pandemic, the CPA will once again honour exceptional individuals and companies for their commitment and dedication to the ongoing success of the propane industry.

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REMINDER – Update your CPA member logo

The CPA reminds members that the new official logo is available for their marketing and promotional materials. The logos, available in both English and French, can be downloaded from the Document Centre in your online member profile.

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Industry News

Inspiring women in propane!

Women in LPG, a webinar hosted by the World LPG Association (WLPGA) on Nov. 18, 2021, included inspiring speakers with compelling stories to tell.

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Propane has a hot future on the ice maker market!

The ice maker market expects to gain considerable growth on the increasing demand for technically advanced ice-making devices in restaurants and household settings.

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Podcast on the post-COVID fossil fuels boom

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Media

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