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The Edmonton Journal Shannon Watt • CAN • Nov 25 • 1:38 pm.
Alberta’s decision to challenge the federal government’s carbon-tax exemption for heating oil highlights a critical issue: affordable energy for all Canadians. The Canadian Propane Association (CPA) believes this exemption is inequitable and undermines Canada’s broader goals for affordable, resilient, and low-emission energy across the nation.
OTTAWA, December 6, 2023 – The Canadian Propane Association (CPA) is extremely disappointed that the Senate of Canada has amended Bill C-234 delaying, possibly indefinitely, changes that would have reduced farming costs.
“This Bill should have been passed,” said Shannon Watt, President and CEO of the CPA. “Diesel and gasoline are already exempt from the carbon tax under the regulations, and it makes no sense that low-emission energy sources like propane and natural gas were excluded. This Private Members Bill was to correct that oversight but unfortunately, other agendas were at play.
The Canadian Propane Association is joining agriculture groups from across Canada in calling on the Senate of Canada to reject the proposed amendment to remove heating and cooling of barns and greenhouses from Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA).
Offering a unique combination of low emissions and affordability, auto propane presents a compelling solution for fleet operators looking to minimize their carbon footprint while keeping operational costs in check. Here are some key benefits of adopting auto propane for fleets.
OTTAWA, October 27, 2023 – As Prime Minister Trudeau looks to deliver support on energy bills to Atlantic Canadians and other rural areas across the country, the Canadian Propane Association is calling on the federal government to include propane in its three-year carbon tax pause for rural heating.
Propane is a critical low-emission energy source for Canada’s agriculture community. It provides the versatility and portability that farmers need to dry their crops, heat their barns and greenhouses, and power equipment, vehicles, mowers, and so much more.
The AgriNews | BY CANADIAN PROPANE ASSOCIATION | October 2023
From meteorology to propane, CPA President Shannon Watt speaks with WLPGA’s Michael Kelly and why transitioning to zero emissions is a “dial not a switch” and why low-emission propane is the perfect energy source to help get us there.
Everything you wanted to know about propane! Listen as CPA’s Katie Kachur joins Sean Ryan of Young Canadians for Resources and talks about her career in the oil and gas industry and why propane is not “just for your dad’s bbq”.
CPA President and CEO Shannon Watt on diversity in the workplace: “Studies are clear. When you increase diversity, you get better business results…Diversity is ensuring everyone is included – that means men as well as women. When you bring in that diversity lens you make sure that everyone gets to be at the table and everyone has an opportunity to speak and feel that they are heard.”
CPA’s Vice President of Government Relations West, participated in a panel at the Forward Summit on May 18 in Calgary discussing Indigenous ownership in the energy sector. Kachur emphasized the importance of the energy industry and Indigenous businesses working together on existing and new energy projects: “Canadians need reliable and affordable energy.”
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, CPA’s President & CEO Shannon Watt sat down with Kelly Ogle, CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, to discuss the significant role of propane in Canada’s energy landscape and explore promising avenues for future propane exports.
The World LPG Association’s The Voice connects with Shannon Watt to discuss her key goals for the association and opportunities for propane in the Canadian market.
CPA’s President and CEO Shannon Watt speaks with CTV News Northern Ontario about our call on the federal government to make the HST/GST zero-rated for residential energy, making life more affordable for all Canadians.
