Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Emergency Response Assistance Plan) were published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on Saturday, June 30. Interested persons may submit comments on the proposed Regulations by August 30.

Transport Canada has signed an agreement with the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) to return the TP 14877 standard to a National Standard of Canada under the CGSB (CAN/CGSB-43.147). The intent is to publish the new CAN/CGSB 43.147 standard by the end of March 2020.

As a trusted partner in safety, the CPA has been advised that because of the recent alignment with the other Canadian provinces on the Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Safety Regulation, Technical Safety BC requires that all power engineer, operator and safety awareness certificates of qualification must be renewed.

The CPA would like to congratulate Joe Adams, Chief Compliance Officer at Sleegers Engineered Products Inc., for winning the prestigious Award of Merit presented by the CSA Group. Adams, along with 12 other recipients, were honoured during a special awards ceremony held on June 19 as part of the CSA Group 2018 Annual Conference and Committee Week.

The CPA Ottawa office has relocated to 410 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 406, Ottawa, ON K1R 1B7. Please update your records accordingly. 

The CPA is pleased to announce that Alain Saborit joined the team July 2 as the Senior Technical & Training Advisor. Alain holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and is a Certified Engineering Technologist in Industrial Maintenance from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists. He also has his certificates of qualification for gas (TAG1), stationary engines and pressure vessels (Québec).

The Alberta Government’s Pre-Pay at the Pumps legislation has been in effect for just over a month now (since June 1, 2018) and some of the unintended consequences are becoming apparent.

The CPA holds a number of Equivalency Certificates on behalf of its members and are available on the CPA website. The terms and conditions of each Equivalency Certificate must be adhered to at all times. 

For a number of years, the CPA Board of Directors has been discussing the adoption of a code of practice with the objective of improving risk management performance and elevating public perception about the safety and responsibility of the propane industry. The CPA is now looking for member feedback on the draft Reliable Propane commitment statement.

BC Committee – February 7 Meeting

Saskatchewan Committee – February 13 Meeting

Transportation Committee – March 14 Meeting

Regulatory Affairs Committee – March 15 Meeting

Atlantic Committee – March 29 Meeting

Manitoba Committee – April 11 Meeting

Alberta Committee - April 19 Meeting

Auto Propane Committee – April 25 Meeting

Date: September 26
Time: TBD (AM)
Location: Deerhurst Resort, 1235 Deerhurst Dr., Huntsville, Ontario
Email jamesdaniels@propane.ca to join this committee. 
A copy of the June 27, 2018 committee meeting summary will be available shortly.

Date: September 26
Time: TBD (AM)
Location: Deerhurst Resort, 1235 Deerhurst Dr., Huntsville, Ontario
Email jamesdaniels@propane.ca to join this committee. 
A copy of the June 28 committee meeting summary will be available shortly.

Date: September 26
Time: TBD (AM)
Location: Deerhurst Resort, 1235 Deerhurst Dr., Huntsville, Ontario
Email jamesdaniels@propane.ca to join this committee. 
A copy of the June 25 committee meeting summary will be available shortly.

SEPTEMBER 

6-8 - CPA Alberta Seminar & Kandlelighters Golf Tournament

11 - CPA BC Seminar & Golf Tournament 

26-27 - CPA Ontario Seminar & Golf Tournament

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