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With elections across Canada and the U.S. this fall, the CPA has analyzed the outcomes to understand their implications for the propane industry.
Recent provincial elections in Canada revealed challenges for incumbents, with all losing seats or elections entirely. A growing urban-rural divide has also emerged, with urban voters leaning left and rural voters leaning right. This divide creates challenges for elected officials striving to represent all constituents effectively. Affordability remains a top concern for Canadians, highlighting an opportunity for the CPA to promote propane as an affordable, reliable, and low-emission energy solution.
The BC NDP narrowly secured a majority government with 47 seats, just enough to form a government, as the BC Conservatives captured 44 seats. Premier David Eby is on shaky ground, should the two Green Party candidates vote against them.
The CPA will focus on areas of alignment with the government, particularly advocating for affordable and low-emission energy solutions in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. Half of the newly elected MLAs are first-timers, creating an opportunity for the CPA to provide education on propane’s benefits. Engagement with opposition parties will also be key, given the potential for an early election.
Members are encouraged to meet MLAs in their ridings to highlight propane’s importance. Advocacy efforts will be coordinated through the BC Committee. For more information, contact VP Government Relations, West, Katie Kachur.
The Saskatchewan Party won its fifth majority with 35 of 61 seats, maintaining strong rural support. However, the province faces a stark urban-rural political divide, with the NDP performing well in Regina and Saskatoon.
Premier Scott Moe’s cabinet includes seasoned MLAs and new appointees, reflecting a reduced pool of experienced candidates following the loss of five cabinet ministers. Key appointments include:
CPA advocacy will focus on propane’s role in reducing emissions, supporting rural communities, and promoting economic growth. Key issues include advocating for equity for all fuels and addressing affordability concerns. The CPA will coordinate efforts through the Saskatchewan Committee. For more information, contact Katie Kachur.
Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives have won a majority government in Nova Scotia for the second consecutive term, achieving a commanding victory with 43 of the province’s 55 seats. The New Democratic Party has emerged as the official opposition, securing 9 seats. Meanwhile, the Liberals suffered significant losses, dropping from 16 seats to just 2, relegating them to third place.
Key promises from the Progressive Conservatives include reducing the Harmonized Sales Tax by one percentage point to 14% and capping power rate increases, policies that could have implications for affordability and the broader energy market. For more information, contact SVP Government Relations Allan Murphy.
New Brunswick’s provincial election resulted in a significant shift in leadership. The Liberal Party, under the leadership of Susan Holt, secured a majority government, marking a historic moment as Holt became the province’s first female premier, while Higgs lost his own seat. The final tally was 31 Liberals, 19 PC and 2 Green.
Ministers of note:
The CPA wrote to Ms. Holt to indicate how low-cost, lower-emission propane can help her ensure a more affordable economy for New Brunswickers, one of her key campaign promises.
The CPA will be looking for a meeting with the new government in New Brunswick. For more information, contact SVP Government Relations Allan Murphy.
President Trump’s re-election will bring significant changes to U.S. energy policy, impacting the propane sector. Key priorities include:
Given the importance of Canada-U.S. energy trade, CPA will work with U.S. partners – the National Propane Gas Association and the Propane Education and Research Council – to align cross-border priorities and emphasize propane’s role in economic and energy security.
As affordability and sustainability dominate public concerns, the CPA’s 2025 campaign will highlight propane’s benefits as an affordable, reliable, and low-emission energy option. Members are encouraged to advocate with local elected officials to strengthen propane’s profile in government decision-making.
All CPA members’ primary contacts received an email for the CPA yearly renewal notice. We hope that you will renew and continue demonstrating your support for the propane industry. Please contact Membership at membership@propane.ca if you have any questions.
CPA President and CEO Shannon Watt’s op-ed, Opinion: Carbon tax exemption for home heating oil unfair to propane users, was published in the Edmonton Journal on Nov. 25. In the article, Watt addressed the Alberta government’s recent challenge to the federal government’s carbon-tax exemption of or heating oil, emphasizing the inequities in heating policies and the pressing need for affordable energy solutions across Canada.
On Nov. 4, the CPA joined many voices from the oil and gas sector, issuing a statement that raised concerns about the potential economic and energy affordability impacts of the new emissions cap regulations proposed by the Government of Canada. The CPA highlighted the importance of balancing reliability, affordability, and emissions reduction in policy decisions, especially as Canadians face rising home heating costs this winter. See the post here.
The CPA will continue to engage with stakeholders, support upstream association messaging, and participate in consultations (see February 2024 CPA submission here). Please contact Katie Kachur directly if you have any information to share regarding (company or association) advocacy. This policy issue will continue to be addressed and worked on through the CPA Producer Council, contact Katie if you are a CPA (propane) producer member and would like to be added to the committee.
Over the last several months, the CPA has been working closely in support of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association of Canada (HPBAC) and their advocacy efforts to stop the ban on natural gas across Canada, including B.C. cities, Vancouver and Richmond. On October 29, CPA SVP Government Relations Allan Murphy spoke at an HPBAC meeting.
Murphy’s discussion points included a Statistics Canada study that shows a lack of energy choice leads to energy poverty. He also touched on the work being done to promote renewable propane in Canada. In addition to the CPA, the Canadian Gas Association and Fortis BC presented.
Much like the CPA, the HPBAC is urging politicians to prioritize consumer choice, energy reliability, and affordability. The CPA will continue to work with the HPBAC to help promote energy choice for consumers.
The CPA is pleased to share the release of Scaling Up: The Promise and Peril of Canada’s Biofuels Strategy. The report highlights a recent surge in biofuel production in Canada. The CPA reviewed the draft report and contributed feedback on the role of renewable propane in Canada’s biofuels sector.
Canada is identified as having strong potential in the biofuels industry due to its vast agricultural resources and expertise in conventional fuel production. However, the report also outlines challenges in achieving the country’s full potential. For questions, please contact VP Government Relations West, Katie Kachur.
On Nov. 13, the CPA hosted Carlo Murillo for a member-only webinar. The presentation explored regional trends in the Canadian propane market and highlighted key changes country-wide.
Regional fact sheets are located on the CPA website. For access to the webinar recording, presentation slides and full dataset, contact VP Government Relations West, Katie Kachur.
A key aspect of the CPA’s efforts in educating governments and remote communities across Canada about propane’s role as a lower-emission energy solution for Indigenous communities involves active participation in conferences and presentations. This fall, the CPA participated in the Forward Summit-East and Forward Summit-Vancouver conferences.
CPA’s President and CEO, Shannon Watt and VP Government Relations West, Katie Kachur spoke about the importance of energy choice for rural, remote, and Indigenous communities without access to electric or natural gas grids. They highlighted propane as a reliable, affordable, and lower-emission energy option for these areas.
The CPA thanks Forward Summit for the opportunity to present and remains committed to working with Indigenous communities to promote propane as an energy of choice.
The status of Line 5 is unlikely to change due to the election of Donald Trump, despite some speculation about potential tariffs raised during the recent U.S. election. Reports suggest that the incoming administration may encourage the Army Corps of Engineers to avoid delays in reviewing the ongoing processes for the Wisconsin and Michigan sections of the pipeline.
In Wisconsin, the Army Corps of Engineers is reviewing a proposal to reroute Line 5 around land owned by the Bad River Band of Lake Superior. On Nov. 14, Wisconsin state environmental regulators issued key wetland and water permits that will allow Enbridge to proceed with the rerouting. In Michigan, the Army Corps of Engineers is reviewing permits for the proposed Line 5 tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac.
On the diplomatic front, President-elect Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau spoke following the Nov. 5 election. Trudeau emphasized that Canada and the U.S. have the world’s most successful partnership, noting shared values and strong economic ties between the two countries.
The CPA recently worked with Hydro One to correct misleading information about propane on their website. The Fuel Switching section previously suggested propane had higher costs and delivery issues. Thanks to CPA member James Callow for flagging this information, CPA’s President and CEO Shannon Watt, sent a letter to Hydro One’s President and CEO, David Lebeter, highlighting these inaccuracies.
Hydro One responded on Oct. 28, confirming changes to their webpage. They now emphasize the value of a range of energy sources, including propane, in Ontario’s energy future.
CPA member, Red Cap Propane, recently hosted their local Member of Provincial Parliament Matthew Rae, for a meeting to discuss key CPA priorities. These include advocating for an off-oil program, the removal of the 4.3-cent-per-litre fuel tax on auto propane and supporting the development of biofuels in Canada.
During the meeting, MPP Rae also lent a hand in making some propane deliveries. Propane is an important primary energy source for the province, especially in rural Ontario, now powering over 200,000 households – three times the number in 2018.Thank you to Patrick McLean and the team at Red Cap Propane for hosting their local MPP.
The CPA encourages all members to meet with their politicians – in their office or a tour of your facility/activities. The key is to build a relationship with your local politician. For more information on meeting with your local government representative, please check out the CPA Advocacy Toolkit located online under Advocacy and CPA Government Submissions.
The Quebec government has unveiled a plan (French only) to eliminate traditional fuels from residential, commercial, and institutional buildings by 2040, aiming for 100% renewable energy. It excludes the industrial sector and prioritizes natural gas phase-outs, electrification, and renewable energy adoption. It requires gas distributors to increase the use of renewable natural gas, made from organic waste and mandates existing buildings.
Propane may not have been included in these proposed regulations, but it may be next. At the end of an article written by La Presse, Fossil based natural gas heating – Quebec plans to almost completely ban it, it states that “After banning heating oil and then fossil-based natural gas, Quebec is now turning its attention to propane gas, a byproduct of crude oil refining or natural gas extraction, which remains the last hydrocarbon whose phase-out is not yet planned in the province.”
The CPA will collaborate closely with the Association Québécoise du Propane to ensure the government fully considers the advantages of propane and recognizes its numerous benefits. For more information, contact Vice-President, Operations, Melissa Michaud.
On Nov. 11, the Association québécoise du propane (AQP) launched Québec’s first pilot project blending propane with renewable dimethyl ether (rDME), in partnership with Oberon Fuels. The project aims to demonstrate the environmental benefits of rDME and propane blends in supporting Québec’s decarbonization efforts.
The CPA supported AQP’s initiative, with the CPA’s Melissa Michaud, VP Operations presenting at the launch. Allan Murphy, SVP Government Relations and Robert Loenhart, SVP Regulatory Affair were also in attendance.
The rDME blend is being used by the Covris Cooperative for grain drying operations, a vital process for Québec’s agricultural sector. By using rDME, the project could reduce CO₂ emissions equivalent to removing approximately 6,000 cars from Québec’s roads if widely adopted.
The initiative highlights the role of renewable propane and rDME in supporting a circular economy, utilizing local agricultural residues for energy production. AQP hopes the project encourages the growth of local rDME and renewable propane production in Québec, addressing the province’s energy needs in an environmentally responsible way.
The CPA congratulates AQP for leading this initiative and looks forward to collaborating on raising awareness about the importance of renewable DME and propane in Canada. Together, the propane industry can help ensure energy security, support innovation, and build a greener, more sustainable energy future for all Canadians.
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CPA’s VP of Government Relations West, Katie Kachur, will attend the Natural Resources Forum in Prince George, B.C., from January 17 to 19, 2025. Members are encouraged to attend this key gathering of provincial leaders. Registration and accommodations are limited.
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Canadian Propane Inventory & Storage levels
Consumer Prices for Propane Fuel (canada.ca)
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University of Calgary: Canada’s Productivity Summit – Driving Investment for Economic Growth and Prosperity (Oct. 16-17): All sessions were live-streamed and recorded
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