The Canadian Gas Association is the voice of
Canada 's natural gas delivery industry. CGA members are gas distribution companies, transmission companies, related equipment manufacturers, and other service providers involved in the delivery of natural gas in Canada and the United States.

CGA Members Produce Influenza Pandemic Guide (December, 2006) - The guide was developed by a task force working on emergency preparedness issues. This document is designed to provide guidance to CGA member companies on how to prepare a plan that will minimize the risk that an influenza pandemic poses to the health and safety of employees and the continuity of business operations. [ PDF ]

CGA Responds to Clean Air Act (December14 , 2006)  CGA provided comments on the Clean Air Act,  the “Notice of Intent to Develop and Implement Regulations and Other Measures to Reduce Air Emissions”, and the discussion paper “Improving the Health of Canadians and their Environment through an Integrated, Nationally Consistent Approach to Reducing Industrial Air Emissions”.  (Formal Response)

Natural Gas Markets Pre-Heating Season Update (Winter 2006) Read this update to learn more about recent events in natural gas markets and implications for the upcoming winter heating months. [ PDF]

Canadian Gas Association applauds Panel Report that supports development of clean energy technology (October 30, 2006) The Canadian Gas Association welcomes the release of Powerful Connections: Priorities and Directions in Energy Science and Technology in Canada.   (News Release)

Canadian Gas Association to Celebrate 100th Anniversary (September 26, 2006) The Canadian Gas Association launched its 100th anniversary logo and preliminary details on the association's plans to mark the occasion.  (News Release)

CGA Presents "'Smart Gas' Proposals for Canada" to House of Commons Finance Committee (Sept. 21, 2006) Mike Cleland, President and Chief Executive Officer, presented the association's submission to the House of Commons Finance Committee deliberations on the 2007/08 federal budget.  The submission titled “’Smart Gas’ Proposals for Canada” describes how the distinctive capabilities of natural gas and the natural gas delivery industry can meet Canada’s energy service needs and help achieve environmental goals. (Submission) (Presentation)

Natural Gas Fuel Switching: A Smart Strategy to Meet Canada's Future Energy Service Needs (July 2006) - This paper outlines the benefits of fuel switching opportunities involving natural gas and possible policy options to facilitate the introduction of fuel switching into the economy. [ PDF ]

Study confirms significant potential to slow energy demand growth in Canada by 2025 (July 12, 2006) - A study released today by the Canadian Gas Association (CGA) and the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) confirms that reducing energy demand growth through energy efficiency and demand side management(DSM) shows considerable potential to help ensure a sustainable energy future in Canada.  Visit this link to view the news release, backgrounder, and final report)

Many Reasons for an Energy Framework (June 5, 2006) - This article by Mike Cleland, CGA President and CEO, was published in the energy policy briefing of the Hill Times.  The Hill Times is Canada's politics and government newsweekly. [PDF]

CGA Letter to Public Consultations on the Énergie Cacouna (May 31, 2006)  Read the letter submitted to the public consultation process on the Énergie Cacouna project for a liquefied natural gas terminal (LNG).  The objective of the letter was to provide some general comments on the importance of LNG as part of Quebec’s energy future. (PDF) (Français) 

Natural Gas Markets Post-Heating Season Update (May 2006) - This four page publication discusses recent events in natural gas markets and implications for the upcoming months. [BILINGUAL PDF]

Canadian Natural Gas Magazine (Spring 2006)  This issue is dedicated to the topic of energy efficiency and conservation.  Articles include: a message from Donna Cansfield, Ontario Minister of Energy, a perspective on designing a successful natural gas DSM regulatory framework, and a summary of how SaskEnergy helps customers save energy and money.  [SPRING 2006 BILINGUAL PDF]

Expert committee report confirms role of natural gas in Canada's sustainable energy future, says Canadian Gas Association (May 10, 2006) - The Canadian Gas Association welcomed the release of Natural Gas Potential in Canada, a comprehensive report that confirms Canada's abundant resource of natural gas.  Click here to read the news release [FRANÇAIS PDF] and visit the Canadian Centre for Energy Information to view the complete report.

More Efficient and Effective Regulation Needed Says Canadian Gas Association (March 1, 2006) - CGA released this policy paper that illustrates how restoring balance and clarity to Canada's regulatory environment will ensure the continued strength of the economy, environment, and communities. Click here [FRANÇAIS PDF] to read the news release and here to view the complete paper.

CGA Responds to Ontario Power Authority Report (January 2006)  In December 2005, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) released a report on the medium and long-term fuel mix in Ontario.  At the time CGA issued a news release providing some initial comment.  On February 2nd, CGA responded formally to the report.  Both the formal repsonse and news release are available. (NEWS RELEASE)   (FORMAL RESPONSE)