Received government funding or funding expected in current financial year
No
Business Relationships
Canadian Propane Association/Association Canadienne du Propane is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Canadian Propane Association/Association Canadienne du Propane is not a coalition.
Beneficiaries of the Lobbying Activity
The activities of Canadian Propane Association/Association Canadienne du Propane are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Canadian Propane Association/Association Canadienne du Propane does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
What is being lobbied?
Subject Matters
Agriculture
Consumer Issues
Economic Development
Energy
Environment
Infrastructure
Mining
Municipalities
Regional Development
Taxation and Finance
Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
The Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GPPA) regulations should be changed to ensure that low-emission propane receives the same exemptions as any other fuel used in agriculture. Also, exclusivity for farm machinery should be changed in Section 18 (PART 7) to include farming activities such as fuel used for heating hatcheries, barns, etc. as eligible farming activities under the Act. To extend the exemption of the application of the backdrop to propane for the purposes of power generation in remote communities.
Policies or Program
Discussions with government officials with respect to recognizing and promoting propane as a clean burning efficient fuel in Canada.
Transportation of propane across Canada/U.S Border.
Who is being lobbied?
Government Institutions
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
House of Commons
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Senate of Canada
Transport Canada (TC)
Communication techniques
Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking: