The CPA is sad to announce that Alain Saborit is no longer with the association. Alain leaves us to pursue another career opportunity. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

On Tuesday, August 21, 2018, the CPA attended TSSA’s risk reduction group (RRG)’s semi-annual meeting to discuss current safety, code adoption and regulatory issues affecting the Ontario propane industry. The CPA has been collaborating with the propane RRG, which was put in place to address specific regulatory issues such as the PRV implementation plan and new items such as tank evacuation. For more information, contact Hando Kang, Director, Government Relations – Ontario, at 547.881.1483 or by email at handokang@propane.ca.

On July 25, 2018, the Régie de l’Énergie issued a provisional decision on the priority request to determine the annual contribution payable to Energy Transition Québec (ETQ) by energy distributors and a procedural decision on the applications for intervenor status, processing schedule and fees for intervenors.

Pressure installation professionals are invited to information sessions regarding the new regulation on pressure installations. The sessions will deal with the changes introduced by the regulation, more specifically in terms of the new obligations related to permits.

The Canadian Standards Association’s (CSA) Technical Committee on Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods has published new editions of standards CSA B339, CSA B340, CSA B341 and CSA B342. In accordance with Section 1.3.2 of the TDG Regulations, these newly published standards come into force on December 31, 2018, however, members may begin transitioning to these new standards at any time before this date. 

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. 

As part of its Regulatory Modernization Initiative, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has launched consultations on rail-related regulations and guidance materials. The CTA invites affected stakeholders to share their views to ensure that the CTA's rail-related regulations and guidance materials are relevant, clear and up-to-date.

As part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week taking place September 16-22, CVSA-certified enforcement personnel will conduct roadside inspections on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to identify and remove CMVs with critical brake violations from roadways and to call attention to the dangers of faulty brake systems.

BC Committee – February 7 Meeting

Atlantic Committee – March 29 Meeting

Saskatchewan Committee - May 31 Meeting

Manitoba Committee – June 13 Meeting

Alberta Committee - June 21 Meeting

Auto Propane Committee – June 25 Meeting

Transportation Committee – June 27 Meeting

Regulatory Affairs Committee – June 29 Meeting

The Regulatory Affairs Committee is seeking nominations for the position of vice-chair. All Regulatory Affairs Committee members have the right to nominate or stand for this position. Please complete the form and return it to James Daniels by e-mail (jamesdaniels@propane.ca) no later than Friday, August 31, 2018. 

The Auto-Propane Committee is seeking nominations for the position of vice-vhair. All Auto-Propane Committee members have the right to nominate or stand for this position. Please complete the form and return it to James Daniels by e-mail (jamesdaniels@propane.ca) no later than Friday, August 31, 2018. 

Date: September 6

Time:  5:00pm

Location: Sheraton Red Deer (Palermo Room)

Date: September 18
Time: 2:00pm ET
Email jamesdaniels@propane.ca to join this committee.

Date: September 19
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Email jamesdaniels@propane.ca to join this committee.

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Date: September 20
Time: 11:00am ET
Email jamesdaniels@propane.ca to join this committee.

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Date: October 10

Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Date: October 30, 2018

Time: TBD

Location: Four Points by Sheraton Moncton

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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