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The CPA Awards Program recognizes initiatives from exceptional individuals and companies for their commitment and dedication to the ongoing success of the propane industry.
Award Selection
Individuals or companies can self-nominate or be nominated by others for the following categories:
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National Propane Day is a chance to showcase how propane powers communities, businesses, and essential services across Canada. CPA members are encouraged to get involved in ways that reflect their local impact.
Ways to Participate:
Don’t forget to share your celebration on social media and with local media, highlighting propane’s role in your region.
The CPA has developed a National Propane Day toolkit that includes the National Propane Day logo, social media posts, and templates. Let’s use National Propane Day to highlight how Propane Powers Canada — locally, reliably, and every day.
Interest in data centres is growing rapidly across Canada, driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure investment. As governments and private operators expand data centre capacity, attention is increasingly turning to energy reliability and backup power solutions—creating a clear opportunity for propane.
The CPA has learned that the federal government is developing a request for proposal that would support the build of data centres in Canada.
During CPA’s November Lobby Day in Ottawa, discussions with the Office of the Minister of Artificial Intelligence included propane replacing diesel as a backup energy source for data centres. Officials encouraged the CPA to engage on the upcoming RFP to ensure propane is considered.
On December 15, CPA’s Allan Murphy, SVP Government Relations and Chris Crawford, CPA VP Government Relations, Ontario and Manitoba, met with Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, Joël Lightbound’s office, and reiterated the importance of including propane as a cleaner, reliable backup fuel for public AI and data centre infrastructure.
The CPA will now be meeting with the Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for Hosting Services, whose portfolio includes federal data centres.
In September, the Government of Canada announced its intent to make targeted amendments to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) to strengthen the resiliency of Canada’s low-carbon fuel sector while maintaining a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The amendments are intended to ensure the Canadian market can continue supplying reliable and sufficient quantities of low-carbon-intensity fuels.
As part of Environment and Climate Change Canada’s consultation on the proposed amendments, the CPA submitted formal comments outlining industry perspectives and priorities.
To support stakeholder awareness, Environment and Climate Change Canada also hosted an information session on December 18 to provide an overview of the proposed changes. Presentation materials from the session can be viewed here.
Please contact Katie Kachur, VP Government Relations, West for more information.
As Alberta prepared its 2026 Budget, the CPA submitted recommendations in December 2025 urging the province to strengthen competitiveness and energy equity. The submission focused on removing barriers to auto propane, enabling renewable propane production, strengthening export infrastructure, and reducing regulatory and interprovincial trade barriers to support growth, innovation, and market access. For more information, and if you are interested in filling out their survey, please visit: Budget 2026 consultation | Alberta.ca. For any questions, please contact Katie Kachur, VP Government Relations, West.
The CPA is pleased that its 2025 partnership with CAOEC, Enserva, and EPAC will continue in 2026. The next Energy Reception will be hosted by the Government of Saskatchewan at the Legislative Building in Regina on April 20, 2026. The CPA, alongside the three other energy associations, has worked collaboratively in Saskatchewan to promote and support the importance of the energy sector to the province.
Please contact Katie Kachur, VP Government Relations, West if you are interested in attending the event, company presence in Saskatchewan is preferred.
Recently, the CPA submitted pre-budget recommendations to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. While tailored to each province, both submissions shared several common themes.
Supporting the growth of auto propane and transportation options
Providing affordable energy choice
The CPA concluded its submissions by encouraging provincial governments to implement programs that include propane as a critical option to support an affordable, reliable, and secure energy future. For questions, contact SVP Government Relations, Allan Murphy.
The Canadian Propane Association is currently seeking to fill the Executive Director role for the Propane Training Institute (PTI), based in Calgary. This senior leadership position requires strong strategic and business development expertise and will shape PTI’s long-term vision, oversee high-quality training delivery, and cultivate relationships with members, regulators, and industry partners to ensure PTI remains the premier training provider for Canada’s propane industry.
If this sounds like a great opportunity for someone in your network, we encourage you to share it with them.
CPA’s VP Government Relations, West Katie Kachur will once again be a part of the annual event held in Calgary March 25, 2026. This event brings together stakeholders representing northern, rural, remote and Indigenous communities, discussing energy challenges and opportunities unique to the Canadian north. The CPA encourages Calgary-based members to attend, please visit the event website for further details. CPA members can save 10% by applying the discount code D10-999-CPA26 when registering.
Experience PTI’s Train-the-Trainer program in a convenient, virtual format, led by expert PTI Master Trainers. Delivered in four engaging, three-hour sessions, this 12-hour course allows new trainers to learn effectively from their own office. Advance your career and leadership by training others, investing in your professional growth and benefiting from a cost-effective virtual format. Connect with trainers across Canada and gain practical insights from seasoned propane professionals who understand your challenges. Join us to build confidence and sharpen your training skills in an accessible and impactful way!
Contact the PTI team at training@propane.ca.
CPA’s Katie Kachur, VP Government Relations (West), attended the 2026 BC Natural Resources Forum, January 20–22, 2026, in Prince George, B.C. The Forum offered a strong platform to engage with natural resource leaders and reinforce propane’s role in B.C.’s energy mix—supporting energy resilience, affordability, economic growth, and export opportunities.
Date: February 5, 2026
Location: Virtual
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Date: June 1-3, 2026
Location: Calgary, AB
Date: June 24-25, 2026
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