On October 2, Premier Danielle Smith released new mandate letters for Cabinet ministers. The updated mandate for Energy Minister Brian Jean includes a direct reference to propane, instructing the Minister to:

“Continue to develop and improve regulatory regimes to incentivize investment in hydrogen, enhanced oil recovery, ammonia, helium, lithium, propane, geothermal, liquified natural gas, as well as other liquids and minerals in our province.”

This explicit mention is an important recognition of propane’s role in Alberta’s “all of the above” energy strategy, supporting a balanced approach to investment and innovation across multiple resource sectors.

The full letter can be found here: Mandate letter – Energy and Minerals. For more information, email katiekachur@propane.ca.

The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) will host its 35th Annual Summit in Edmonton, Alberta, from July 19–23, 2026. The event will gather legislators, business leaders, academics, and policymakers from across Canada and the U.S. to discuss shared economic and trade challenges.

Recognized as a model for cross-border collaboration, PNWER fosters dialogue between public, private, academic, and non-profit sectors to develop practical, regional solutions. The CPA is proud to serve as a sponsor for this important event.

CPA VP Government Relations West Katie Kachur will join the summit’s organizing committee.
For more information or to register, please visit: 2026 Annual Summit – PNWER or email katiekachur@propane.ca.

On October 20, 2025, the Ontario Legislature resumed sitting. Following the success of National Ride Along Week where seven MPP’s participated in ride-alongs or site visits, the CPA will be working on the following priorities this fall:

• Half Load Restrictions for Propane Bulk Trucks: Section 122 (1) and (2) of the Highway Traffic Act requires that propane bulk delivery trucks operate at reduced capacity on some roads during certain times of the year. By having this regulation in place, propane retailers must make more frequent trips which reduces operating efficiency.
• Hours of Service Exemption for Propane Bulk Delivery Truck Drivers: There are certain times of year when propane bulk delivery truck drivers have extended wait times of up to 4 to 8 hours at the Sarnia Terminal to fill up their trucks. When the drivers have these long wait times, they are not driving, however, they are using up their available hours of service within a day which reduces the ability to get propane delivered to customers.
• Educate the Provincial Government on Propane School Buses: Ontario is home to world-class manufacturing, and this is especially true in the propane industry. This is a straightforward opportunity for the government to build on this success by supporting Ontario-based manufacturing in a way that secures jobs, drives innovation, and promotes cleaner transportation options.
• Implementation of Labour Mobility regulations under Bill 2 Protect Ontario Through Free Trade Within Canada Act, 2025
• Adoption of Red Seal Certification for Gas Technicians: This would eliminate redundant licensing and re-certification barriers. In addition, it would standardize training, testing, and certification across Canada.

During the Newfoundland and Labrador election campaign, Tony Wakeham, now Premier-elect of Newfoundland and Labrador, responded to CPA’s letter outlining the province’s high levels of energy poverty and its proposed Lower Emission Energy Retrofit Program which includes dual-fuel systems pairing propane with electric heat pumps.

In his October 6 reply to Allan Murphy, CPA’s Senior VP of Government Relations, Wakeham recognized the seriousness of the issue, noting that despite Newfoundland and Labrador’s wealth of oil, gas, wind, and hydro resources, many households still struggle to afford home heating and basic expenses.

He also noted, “Regarding your specific proposal, for a Lower Emission Energy Retrofit Program. Following the election, my government will review the proposal as submitted.”

Once the new government is in place, the CPA will be seeking meetings to discuss how propane can increasingly provide affordable energy choice to the province.

Across North America, the rapid expansion of data centers presents a major challenge for the energy system. A challenge that should be met by propane, not diesel.

In an executive summary of a recent White Paper, the U.S.-based National Propane Gas Association noted that data centres are underpinning commerce, communication, and national competitiveness in the United States.

However, their growth strains a power sector already facing transmission bottlenecks, interconnection delays, and decarbonization pressures. Addressing this demand requires scalable, flexible energy solutions.

Propane stands out for its portable storage, long shelf life, nationwide infrastructure, and lower emissions than diesel. Used in generators, microgrids, or with renewables, propane supports resilient, efficient, site-adaptable power.

In Canada, the same principle applies. Propane is a much cleaner energy choice than diesel. The use of propane balances reliability and sustainability, displacing millions of litres of diesel.

When comparing the emissions of propane (73g/mj) to that of diesel (99g/mj), the choice of propane is clear. The further development of renewable propane (30g/mj) makes the case even more obvious.

Governments are increasingly faced with pressure on Canada’s energy grid and the rising costs of electricity in many provinces. The discussion about how propane can support spiralling energy grid requirements needs to start now. The CPA will make the industry’s voice heard.