CIAC welcomed the Government of Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan and its plan to help industries develop and adopt clean technology in their journey to net-zero emissions. Of note, CIAC was pleased to see the plan include a commitment to an investment tax credit for capital invested in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects to encourage the development and deployment of CCUS technologies.

Emissions Reduction Alberta recently announced a new $50 million funding opportunity to advance technology innovations that will reduce the impacts of material production, processing, and disposal, and support economic diversification. Successful applicants are eligible for up to $10 million with a minimum request of $500,000. ERA will match private contributions to a single project for up to 50 per cent of the project’s eligible expenses.

“CIAC applauds Emissions Reduction Alberta on this initiative. Alberta is showing leadership with the creation of this $50-million circular economy fund for innovative technology solutions to achieve zero plastic waste and support a low-carbon future,” said Elena Mantagaris, Vice-President of CIAC Plastics Division.

The deadline to apply is May 26, 2022, at 5 p.m. (MST).

April 7, Ontario released its Low Carbon Hydrogen Strategy, outlining actions that will be taken to increase the provinces low-carbon hydrogen production and explaining the role of the Sarnia-Lambton chemical manufacturing cluster.

“Achieving net-zero emissions for all of Canada will require chemistry-based solutions. Ontario’s low carbon hydrogen strategy will help to create the conditions that attract new innovative investments to decarbonize production and create high value jobs throughout Ontario’s chemistry industry. The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada and its members look forward to working with Ontario on this important initiative,” said Bob Masterson, President and CEO of CIAC.

On April 4, CIAC representatives shared recommendations with federally elected officials on the state of Canada’s supply chain. Bob Masterson, President and CEO, was joined by Kara Edwards, Director, Transportation as witnesses before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

TRANSCAER^® needs your help! 

The TRANSCAER® team is eager to begin construction on the new safety train and are seeking donations of materials and funds to reach their goal of $50,000. There are several donation levels and donors will be recognized through a logo placement on the tank car, social media and other CIAC channels.

In 2021, CIAC announced the John Vincett Responsible Care® Award through Women Building Futures (WBF), which provides financial relief to Indigenous women who attend WBF programs. In March, WBF announced the first recipient of the award, Alex, who had been struggling to secure employment through the pandemic.

As part of our continued commitment to Canada's Safest Employers (CSE) and Minerva Canada, we are pleased to share the announcement of the new Minerva Rising Star Award as part of the 2022 Canada's Safest Employers event. As the official education partner for the CSE awards, Minerva Canada is presenting this "free to nominate" award for all post-secondary students and new workers with two or less years of work experience since graduation. Produced by Canadian Occupational Safety & Key Media, the 2022 CSE awards will take place online, October 20, 2022.

CIAC is also the proud sponsor of Canada’s Safest Chemistry employer. Nominations close April 22. For more information and to nominate yourself or a peer, visit Safestemployers.com/nominate