CPA Public Affairs

NEW – Federal: All truckers crossing the border must be fully vaccinated

On January 12, 2022, the Canada Border Services Agency announced that Canadian truckers were exempt from the impending quarantine rule, an announcement that the federal government walked back the next day, stating that the regulations previously outlined still stand: all truckers crossing the border must be fully vaccinated since January 15.

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NEW – Federal: CPA calls on Minister of Transport to address poor rail service

The CPA has written to the federal government to act now and address the significant delays and associated additional costs incurred by CPA members from across Canada due to the increasingly problematic service provided by Canada’s railroads.

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NEW – BC: Last year of eligibility for propane and natural gas stoves under the Wood Stove Exchange Program

The B.C. government announced on January 24 that 2022 will be the final year that propane and natural gas stoves will be eligible for rebates under its Wood Stove Exchange Program, created in 2008.

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NEW – CPA joins global task force combatting natural gas phase-out

The CPA has consistently stated support for reducing Canada’s carbon footprint. However, any reduction in energy options for Canadian consumers, particularly related to natural gas and therefore propane, is detrimental to consumers and manufacturers.

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NEW – Telling the propane story with HGTV Canada’s Rock Solid Builds

On January 24, the CPA issued a press release announcing the association’s sponsorship of the second season of HGTV Canada’s Rock Solid Builds set to premier on Thursday, January 27.

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NEW – CPA and PERC collaborate on propane industry initiatives

The CPA and the U.S.-based Propane Energy Research Council (PERC) recently met to discuss communications approaches. Of specific focus were those PERC messages that were resonating with their U.S. audience.

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UPDATE – Federal: CPA continues to push for full exemption for propane under GGPPA

The CPA is continuing to seek a full exemption for propane under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act in the provinces where the Act applies, namely Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Manitoba.

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UPDATE – Federal: CPA raises tax relief for residential energy with House of Commons Finance Committee

On January 6, CPA Interim President Allan Murphy wrote to members of the House of Commons Finance Committee as part of an effort by the CPA to have energy for residential use be taxed zero-rated.

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UPDATE – Federal: CPA continues Line 5 advocacy with planned op-ed

As part of the CPA’s ongoing advocacy with Enbridge Line 5, the CPA will be issuing a national op-ed in the first quarter of 2022 in support of the pipeline.

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UPDATE – Federal: Funding opportunity through Energy Innovation Program

The federal government’s $24-million Energy Innovation Program in which it funds fuel switching applications, includes propane.

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