CIAC was pleased to see several measures in the 2022 Federal Budget released April 7 that will assist in attracting investments for the net-zero and circular economy transformation of Canada’s chemistry and plastics sector.

Several Canadian companies are leading the way on research into advanced recycling. These new technologies transform plastic products back into their basic molecules, allowing the production of new resins, pellets, and plastic products that will continuously recirculate in the economy. Read more about advanced recycling, why it is so important and what we can do to ensure Canada is at the forefront of this exciting opportunity in CIAC’s new white paper.

CIAC congratulates our members who have been presented with the 2021 CN Safe Handling Award. Launched in 1992, this award is presented to customers who load freight cars with dangerous goods and meet strict standards for the safe handling and shipment of regulated products. The winners must meet established criteria, according to the total number of shipments of dangerous goods for all facilities.

Join the TRANSCAER team for one of our interactive learning sessions to increase awareness of rail safety, railway equipment, and transportation of dangerous goods. Sessions will also include a look inside the CCPX 911 tank car using TRANSCAER’s VR tools. These sessions will be offered on two different days: April 25, 2-3pm ET and April 26, 2-3pm ET.

CIAC is pleased to see the Ontario Low Carbon Hydrogen Strategy include the chemical manufacturing industry as a key stakeholder in the hydrogen value chain and the Sarnia-Lambton cluster in the list of Hydrogen Hub communities.

Last chance to nominate your company for Canada's Safest Employers Awards 2022! CIAC is the proud sponsor of Canada’s Safest Chemistry Employer, which recognizes an employer within the chemistry industry that has had an exemplary health and safety record. This includes manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers. Nominations close April 22.

In case you missed it, in this webinar from April 6, Forogh Askari from CIAC's associate member Canvass AI outlines the three-step plan for chemistry companies to deploy artificial intelligence across their workforce to accelerate their sustainability efforts in the race to net zero.