NEW! Regulatory harmonization in Atlantic provinces would streamline trade and strengthen economy

Authorities having jurisdiction in the Atlantic provinces are looking at harmonizing safety regulations to reduce administrative burden. The premiers are accelerating the process and are looking to implement harmonized regulations by 2020. The CPA will take part in the consultation sessions expected to start this fall 2019.

The regional authorities having jurisdiction are working towards regulatory and policy alignment of the technical safety trades. Alignment would yield benefits resulting in free movement of highly skilled employees, helping to streamline inter-provincial trade and strengthen the economy.

The concept of harmonization began on January 23, 2019, when the Council of Atlantic Premiers held a meeting to discuss economic growth and regulatory co-operation in Prince Edward Island. Relevant to the propane industry was the discussion on regulatory alignment aimed at promoting regulatory efficiency within Atlantic Canada.

The Association encourages members from Atlantic Canada to submit their regulatory change proposals or concerns to Jean-François Duguay, Director, Government Relations, Quebec and Atlantic Canada at  jeanfrancoisduguay@propane.ca.