Over the last several months, the CPA consulted with committees and members across the country on the adoption of Reliable Propane. With the adoption of a commitment statement, the objective is to improve risk management performance and to elevate public perception about the safety and responsibility of the propane industry.

Transport Canada (TC) is seeking feedback on the potential introduction of new fees for its Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Means of Containment Facilities Registration Program, which ensures that all Means of Containment used in transporting dangerous goods are designed, manufactured, certified, repaired and maintained according to safety standards referenced in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.

On October 2, 2018, Premier Ford vowed to scrap the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 (Bill 148), which was passed by the previous Ontario government. The legislation was scheduled to come into effect on January 1, 2019, but is now currently under review.

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. 

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 – September 19 Meeting

Regulatory Affairs Committee – September 20 Meeting

Date: October 30

Time: 8:30am

Location: Four Points by Sheraton Moncton

Click here to view the draft meeting agenda. 

Date: October 30

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Location: Executive Plaza Hotel (405 North Rd. Coquitlam, BC)

The CPA is currently seeking nominations for the position of Chair and Vice-Chair of the new Ontario Committee. Any Ontario member has the right to nominate or stand for this position. To nominate yourself or someone else for the position, please complete the nomination form that can be found on the Grid and email it to handokang@propane.ca no later than Friday, November 16, 2018. 

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