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News Releases OTTAWA, June 11, 2021 – The Ontario government makes a very important point when they note that “Ontarians deserve access to reliable and affordable heating”. The Canadian Propane Association couldn’t agree more. Providing affordable energy and ensuring Ontarians have energy choice is fundamental and when natural gas makes sense, why not? However, while… We may be spending more time in our homes these days, but with warmer temperatures and portable energy like low-emission propane, the comforts of home can be extended to outdoor spaces – anytime, anywhere. The Canadian Propane Association (CPA) believes that it is a mistake for the government of Ontario to continue to directly or indirectly subsidize natural gas companies’ plans to expand into communities not currently connected to the natural gas system as consultations for Phase 2 of the natural gas expansion program by the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines closed on April 8. Although it was a moderate start to winter this year, the extended cold snap and ample precipitation in February could mean an increased risk of flooding this spring in some parts of Canada. In its appearance before the House of Commons Committee studying Canada-U. S. relations, the Canadian Propane Association (CPA) made it clear that for its members and for the millions of Canadians who depend on propane in their daily lives, the idea of shutting down Enbridge Line 5 is a non-starter. The Canadian Propane Association calls for the support of Bill C-206. “Discouraging the increased use of carbon-intense fuels such as gas and diesel in favour of low-emission energy like propane for agriculture applications would be a win-win for the environment and for farmers’ bottom line,” said Nathalie St-Pierre, President of the Canadian Propane Association (CPA).
Mr. Premier: let’s use the right energy in the right place – Subsidies for uneconomical natural gas expansion is not a viable solution for Ontarians
Turn your home into a backyard oasis with propane
Subsidizing natural gas not a long-term solution for clean energy needs
With warmer weather ahead, are you prepared in the event of a flood?
Canada’s propane industry says discontinuation of Enbridge Line 5 is not an option
Canadian Propane Association supports C-206 to reduce GHGs and help farmers
Submissions
As in past requests made, the Canadian Propane Association (CPA) is again, calling for urgently needed changes to the federal “backstop” under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA). The Canadian Propane Association read with interest an online blog, Electrify This…Zambonis, written by the Canadian Electricity Association’s correspondent, ‘Sparky Watts’ and published on the CEA’swebsite. There is no propane shortage in Victoria or in Canada. Our members in Victoria have been able to service all their customers — including restaurants and homeowners — with a sufficient supply of propane.
OPINION: GGPPA oversights need to be fixed
Why propane continues to be the best choice to power up the Zamboni
Plenty of propane for Canadian users
CPA in the News
- May 18, 2021 - Kings County Record : Line 5 shutdown may be bad for everyone, except N.B.
- April 21, 2021 - Nation Talk : Senate Committee to hold panel on threatened Enbridge Line 5 pipeline shutdown
- March 29, 2021 - The Hill Times : GGPPA oversights need to be fixed
- March 8, 2021 - Today's Farmer: Push on to exempt propane and natural gas from carbon tax
- March 5, 2021 - Peace Country Sun: Exempting farm use of propane/ natural gas could save $235 million: PBO
- Feb. 23, 2021 - Spoke USA: Canadian Propane Association supports C-206 to reduce GHGs and help farmers
- Jan. 26, 2021 - Victoria Times: Plenty of propane for Canadian users
- Jan. 25, 2021 - Sarnia Observer: Lambton farmers warn propane supply at risk if Line 5 pipeline shut down