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March 20, 2025

CPA Out and About
March 2025

CPA’s President and CEO Shannon Watt participated in the Economic Club of Canada’s 2025 Energy Summit. Watt joined industry experts Dale Beugin (Canadian Climate Institute), Shaz Merwat (RBC’s Climate Action Institute), Ted Gruetzner (Ontario & Atlantic Canada Global Affairs) and Maggie Tieman (Bruce Power) to discuss the critical role of energy in Canada’s diverse energy landscape.

The CPA joined industry leaders at the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors’ annual Spring Luncheon, where Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe highlighted the importance of energy sector growth and innovation.

CPA’s VP of Government Relations West, Katie Kachur, participated in the Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium in Calgary on March 19. Katie and panelists Susan Eaton (freelance journalist), Jeff Krehmer (Big Time Engineering Corp.), and Salah Abouelnaga (Northwest Territories Power Corporation) discussed the role of renewables in Canada’s north, exploring how propane can displace diesel and discussing innovations such as renewable propane.

Katie also had the opportunity to talk about renewable propane and its role in Canada’s energy future at the Clean Fuels Canada Summit 2025 on March 25 in Calgary. She was joined by fellow panelists Bob Larocque (Canadian Fuels Association) and Jennifer Green (Canadian Biogas Association).

Economic Club of Canada

The CPA was pleased to participate in the panel, “The Role of the Energy Sector in Canada’s Economy Today and in the Future” at the 2025 Energy Summit. CPA’s President & CEO, Shannon Watt, joined industry experts Dale Beugin Dale Beugin (Canadian Climate Institute), Shaz Merwat (RBC’s Climate Action Institute), Ted Gruetzner (Ontario & Atlantic Canada Global Affairs) and Maggie Tieman (Bruce Power) to discuss the critical role of energy in Canada’s diverse energy landscape.

Fact sheets

Search through our extensive selection of materials the CPA has created about propane and the propane industry.

Safety Tips

Warmer days are here! Follow the CPA’s BBQ safety tips for properly operating your barbecue and safe grilling.