About the Canadian Propane Association

The Canadian Propane Association (CPA) is the national association for Canada’s propane industry, representing over 400 member companies in every region of the country.

Members include:

  • Producers
  • Wholesalers
  • Transporters
  • Retailers
  • Manufacturers of Appliances, Equipment and Cylinders (MACE)

Non-voting members:

  • Interested Industries and Trainers

The CPA is based in Ottawa, with an office in Calgary.  Directors of Government Relations are based in Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick.

Our Vision

Be the authoritative voice to promote propane as a safe, clean, versatile and innovative Canadian energy product and work collaboratively on behalf of members.

Our Mission

To champion propane and the propane industry in Canada, and to facilitate best practices, safety and a favourable business environment, through advocacy, training and emergency response.

Key Services

  • Work with governments and regulators to ensure safety, while promoting Canadian business
  • Help industry stay abreast of regulatory and safety requirements and provide forums for industry to collaborate on best practices
  • Provide industry training through CPA’s Propane Training Institute (PTI)
  • Provide emergency response for LPG and Flammable Liquids through CPA’s subsidiary Emergency Response Assistance Canada (ERAC)