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

	Dec7	Chemistry industry welcomes new Canada-U.S. border action plans 12/7/2011 3:39:00 PM
	OTTAWA – The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada applauds the Canada-U.S. Joint Border Action Plans, unveiled today by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington D.C. ... [ read more... ]

	Dec6	Year End Survey 2011 - Outlook for 2012 12/6/2011 10:56:00 AM
	Canadian chemistry industry enjoys profitable 2011 OTTAWA – Canada’s chemistry sector showed strong growth and profits in 2011, according to a year-end report released today by the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada. ... [ read more... ]

	Oct3	Harper government announces phase two of the Chemicals Management Plan: Chemistry Industry responds 10/3/2011 10:10:00 AM
	OTTAWA – The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada applauds the federal government’s announcement today that it will fund the second phase of the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). ... [ read more... ]

	Sep28	Canada Post to celebrate Canadian chemist John Polanyi and the 2011 International Year of Chemistry 9/28/2011 8:00:00 AM
	OTTAWA – Canada Post will introduce a limited-edition stamp next week to celebrate the work of world-renowned University of Toronto chemist Dr. John Charles Polanyi, and the 2011 International Year of Chemistry. ... [ read more... ]

	Jun6	The ACCA: a tax change that’s a win-win for Canada and the business of chemistry 6/6/2011 4:30:00 PM
	OTTAWA – Canada’s chemistry industry applauds the federal government’s extension of the accelerated capital cost allowance (ACCA) – a measure that the industry believes is critical to attracting renewed investment throughout the chemistry value-chain, from bio-based start-up companies to world-class ... [ read more... ]

	Mar18	Chemistry industry applauds suggested rail freight service improvements 3/18/2011 3:05:00 PM
	OTTAWA – The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada welcomes the final report of the Rail Freight Service Review Panel, released today by Transport Canada. ... [ read more... ]

	Feb28	Chemistry industry cuts emissions during 2009 recession 2/28/2011 7:00:00 AM
	OTTAWA – Members of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada continued to make progress in reducing their emissions during the 2009 recession, according to a report released today by the association. While production decreased 14 per cent in 2009, CIAC member-companies still cut their emissions ... [ read more... ]

	Feb1	Lights, camera…Chemistry! 2/1/2011 7:00:00 AM
	OTTAWA – Canada’s 2011 International Year of Chemistry organizing committee today launched a YouTube contest, “It’s Chemistry, Eh?!”, aimed at highlighting the exciting contributions that chemistry makes to society. ... [ read more... ]

	Jan5	Canadian discoveries celebrated during the 2011 International Year of Chemistry 1/5/2011 7:00:00 AM
	OTTAWA – Exciting discoveries made by Canadian chemists – including how to produce insulin for treating diabetes, how to extract canola oil from an inedible plant and how to detect fingerprints at crime scenes – will be commemorated as part of Canada’s 2011 International Year of Chemistry (IYC) cele ... [ read more... ]

	Dec8	Chemistry industry shows significant recovery in 2010 12/8/2010 7:00:00 AM
	OTTAWA – Canada’s chemistry sector experienced a solid recovery in 2010, according to a year-end survey of the industry prepared by the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC). Sales of basic chemicals and resins totalled $21 billion in 2010 – a 14 per cent increase over 2009. Operating prof ... [ read more... ]

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