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It’s your chance to encourage the next generation of leaders in the propane industry. Apply now for the Young Gassers CPA Student Scholarship and the Wendell King Memorial Bursary!

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National Propane Day – March 21: JOIN US!

Activities for National Propane Day are underway. The landing page for National Propane Day is now published on the CPA website. We have begun posting on social media and hope that you are following and reposting us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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Government consulting on proposed labour changes for federally regulated sectors

The federal government recently closed consultation regarding Prohibiting replacement workers in federally regulated industries on January 31, 2023. The CPA has engaged with Class 1 Carriers as well as federal departments to understand the potential impacts this legislation may have on rail service.

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BC: CPA active in B.C. in months leading up to provincial lobby day set for May 2

Continuing the priority of external-facing advocacy, the CPA was in Prince George, B.C. for the annual Natural Resources Summit in January 2023. This annual event brings together key stakeholders from across the province including Premier Eby, members of the NDP caucus, Opposition leader Kevin Falcon and members from his caucus, Indigenous leaders, mayors and city councillors from Northern B.C.

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ON: CPA advocates for rural propane retrofit program in pre-budget submission

On February 10, the CPA filed its submission for the 2023 Ontario budget. The CPA advocated that the government must recognize all energy needs of the province and that not all areas are equally positioned, in the short term at least, to take advantage of a greener economy.

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ON: New generation and storage capacity needed to meet province’s growing electricity demand

Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) released a series of reports at the end of January on its long-term outlook to meet future demand while working to decarbonize the electricity grid.

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NS: CPA formally proposing propane retrofit rebate program after positive meeting

On January 31, CPA members and staff met with met with Nova Scotia officials from the departments of natural resources, climate change, and the environment to discuss the critical role a propane retrofit program could play in the province’s goal of reducing GHGs and making home energy more affordable.

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