Media Room

The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada is committed to the ethic and principles of Responsible Care® and as such, we are committed to openness, accountability and honesty in all aspects of what we do. We believe that it is of the utmost importance to communicate the values and concerns of our industry to interested parties including our member companies, governments and the public at large, through the media.

In this section of our website, you'll find the latest news releases, speeches and public announcements from the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada.

For further information, please contact:

Michael Bourque
Vice-President, External Relations
613-237-6215 x 225

Sarah Mayes
Manager, Public Affairs
613-237-6215 x 239

Nancy Marchi
Public Affairs Coordinator
613-237-6215 x 238

Recent News

	Nov17	Cost of Ontario’s regulatory system exceeds health care costs 11/17/2010 7:00:00 AM
	OTTAWA – A group of allied industry associations released a report Wednesday calling for key improvements to the Government of Ontario’s Regulatory Policy. The report and recommendations were developed in the spirit of improving both the coordination and supervision of the regulatory process in Onta ... [ read more... ]

	Oct21	Chemistry industry supports air-quality strategy announced by Canadian environment ministers 10/21/2010 1:15:00 PM
	OTTAWA – The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada applauds the federal, provincial and territorial environment ministers for adopting the Comprehensive Air Management System (CAMS) proposal at the meeting of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment yesterday. ... [ read more... ]

	Oct20	Chemistry industry lobbies for extension of accelerated capital cost allowance 10/20/2010 8:30:00 AM
	OTTAWA – Leaders of Canada’s chemistry industry will be on Parliament Hill today to lobby for an extension of a tax measure they say is critical to the survival of Canadian manufacturers. ... [ read more... ]

	Oct18	Chemistry industry engages critics on 25th anniversary of Responsible Care® 10/18/2010 9:00:00 AM
	OTTAWA – The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada has invited a group of critics to share their views of the industry at the association’s annual general meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday. The meeting will also mark the 25th anniversary of Responsible Care® – the association’s environmental, healt ... [ read more... ]

	Aug17	Chemistry industry strongly supports Ontario’s new electricity plan 8/17/2010 8:47:00 PM
	OTTAWA – The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada supports the Ontario government’s move to adopt a new formula for the Global Adjustment – the levy charged to electricity consumers to cover the cost of generation, transmission and distribution. ... [ read more... ]

	Aug16	Biomonitoring study needs careful interpretation, chemistry industry says 8/16/2010 9:00:00 AM
	OTTAWA – The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada supports the results of Health Canada’s Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, released today. Biomonitoring studies such as this are useful tools for obtaining exposure information, which can be combined with other scientific appro ... [ read more... ]

	Jun29	Chemistry Industry Welcomes the HST 6/29/2010 9:35:00 AM
	OTTAWA – The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada welcomes the introduction of Ontario’s harmonized sales tax (HST), and an end to the double-taxation of Ontario’s manufacturing sector. ... [ read more... ]

	May25	Chemistry industry reduces emissions footprint by 87 per cent 5/25/2010 8:00:00 AM
	OTTAWA – Members of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada have reduced their emissions by 87 per cent since 1992, according to a new report released by the association. ... [ read more... ]

	Feb2	Chemistry Industry Wants Canada to Win in the Recovery 2/2/2010 9:38:00 AM
	OTTAWA – The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada looks forward to the results of the Roadmap to Recovery Summit on Feb. 2. As the voice of Canada’s $26-billion chemistry industry, the Association urges governments to recognize that the manufacturing sector has not recovered from the recession, ... [ read more... ]

	Dec18	Year End Survey 2009 - Outlook for 2010 12/18/2009 12:40:00 PM
	Chemistry Industry not Immune to Recession Year-End Survey Reports Sharp Declines – Slow Path to Recovery Projected for 2010 OTTAWA – According to the Year-End Survey prepared by the Canadian Chemical Producers’ Association (CCPA), the chemistry industry fared no better than other manufacturing ... [ read more... ]

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