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Welcome to the CPA’s media section. The CPA provides commentary on a variety of issues through our news releases and submissions to the media. Get the latest news on important issues for the propane industry.

Spotlight December 16, 2024

Opinion: Canadians deserve long-term energy solutions, not short-term fixes

The Hill Times  Shannon Watt • CAN • December 16

This winter, the government needs to remove taxes on lower-emission home energy sources like propane. A two-month tax holiday on non-essentials like game consoles and snack foods is a short-sighted attempt to solve Canada’s affordability crisis.

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  • News Releases

Subsidizing natural gas not a long-term solution for clean energy needs

April 13, 2021

OTTAWA, APRIL 13, 2021 – 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.

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  • News Releases

With warmer weather ahead, are you prepared in the event of a flood?

March 25, 2021

OTTAWA, MARCH 25, 2021 – 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.

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  • Submissions

Opinion Letter on Home Heating in the Hill Times

February 2, 2022
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  • Submissions

OPINION: GGPPA oversights need to be fixed

March 29, 2021
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