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Nov 29, 2023, 11:30 ET CIAC congratulates Dow Canada on decision to build world's first net-zero petrochemical facility

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) congratulates Dow Canada on its announcement that it has finalized plans to construct the world's first net-zero...

Oct 18, 2023, 12:00 ET New Chair, Vice-Chair and Directors appointed to CIAC Board

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) welcomed Apala Mukherjee, President, BASF Canada, as its new Chair of the Board of Directors and Rocky Vermani,...

Oct 18, 2023, 09:00 ET CIAC announces 2022 Responsible Care Award recipients

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural 2022 Responsible Care® Awards. The winners were announced at...

Oct 03, 2023, 10:35 ET CIAC officially a Great Place to Work® certified for the third year in a row!

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 3, 2023 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) is proud to announce that it is officially Great Place to Work® certified for the third year in a row! This...

Jun 14, 2023, 09:00 ET With a modernized Environmental Protection Act, Canada continues to lead the way in chemicals management

OTTAWA, ON, June 14, 2023 /CNW/ - After over two decades, years of study by Parliamentary Committees, and input from countless stakeholders across industry, civil society organizations, government,...

Mar 28, 2023, 18:41 ET CIAC welcomes Canada's 2023 budget and its focus on pathways to a net zero economy

OTTAWA, ON, March 28, 2023 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) recognizes the federal government's commitment to targeted policies in support of advancing a low carbon economy ...

Oct 19, 2022, 09:55 ET CPP, CIAC, and Circular Materials collaborate to advance a circular plastics economy for Canada

TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canada Plastics Pact (CPP), the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC), and Circular Materials (CM) are announcing a new collaboration focused on the need...

Jun 20, 2022, 11:38 ET CIAC expresses disappointment in Government of Canada's ban of certain plastic items

OTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) expressed disappointment with the Government of Canada's announcement today to move forward and ban certain...

Mar 17, 2022, 11:38 ET Chemistry industry urges government and CP to work together to keep goods moving

OTTAWA, ON, March 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) urges the Government of Canada, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and Teamsters Canada to work together to prevent...

Mar 02, 2022, 14:00 ET CIAC Supports UNEA-5 Actions to Address Plastic Pollution and Strengthen Chemicals Management

OTTAWA, ON, March 2, 2022 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) is pleased to support the work done at the Fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) in...

Feb 10, 2022, 12:33 ET CIAC welcomes Bill S-5 CEPA modernization legislation

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 10, 2022 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) welcomes the tabling of legislation to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). Bill S-5 ...

Jan 12, 2022, 10:00 ET CIAC now Great Place to Work Canada® Certified™

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 12, 2022 /CNW/ - It's official, the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) is a Great Place to Work®. CIAC is proud to announce it has been recognized as Great Place to Work ...

Nov 08, 2021, 14:00 ET Chemistry Industry Association of Canada Calls for Action to Renew and Transform Ontario's Chemistry Sector

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 8, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) called on the Province of Ontario to work with the industry and other stakeholders to renew and transform...

Oct 07, 2021, 12:14 ET CIAC selected as one of Canadian HR Reporter's Best Places to Work for 2021

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 7, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) is proud to announce that it has been included in the Canadian HR Reporter's Best Places to Work 2021. The...

Oct 06, 2021, 15:05 ET CIAC congratulates Dow Canada on plans to build world's first net-zero major chemistry facility

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 6, 2021 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) congratulates Dow Canada on today's announcement that it is building the world's first net-zero carbon emissions...

Sep 27, 2021, 10:00 ET CIAC congratulates Canada's new government and looks to continuing to work with all parties on solutions for a better future

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 27, 2021 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) wishes to congratulate Canada's new Liberal Government in forming the 44th Parliament and is eager to continue...

Sep 21, 2021, 09:32 ET 2020 Responsible Care® Report highlights CIAC members' work at furthering sustainability goals

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 21, 2021 /CNW/ - Even faced with the extremely challenging conditions of uncertainty during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Canada's chemistry industry was able to step up to help...

Apr 20, 2021, 13:30 ET New federal budget appropriate to current crisis circumstances, CIAC

OTTAWA, ON, April 20, 2021 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) acknowledges the new federal budget tabled yesterday will play an important role in supporting Canadians and...

Apr 13, 2021, 13:06 ET CIAC welcomes federal government's tabling of the new CEPA modernization legislation

OTTAWA, ON, April 13, 2021 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) welcomes the federal government's tabling of legislation to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, ...

Oct 30, 2020, 12:34 ET CIAC Welcomes Alberta Government's Plan to Level the Investment Competitiveness Playing Field, Attracting Global-Scale Chemical Manufacturing Investments

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 30, 2020 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) congratulates the Government of Alberta on launching the Alberta Petrochemical Incentive Program (APIP). Building ...

Oct 07, 2020, 14:33 ET CIAC Responds to Federal Government's proposed integrated management approach to plastic products to prevent waste and pollution

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 7, 2020 /CNW/ - Plastics are vital to our modern way of life and are used to advance our society's environmental, health and safety priorities, including a transition to a net-zero...

Aug 10, 2020, 09:01 ET CIAC Delivers Pre-Budget Submission, Focuses on Economic Recovery and Cooperation

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 10, 2020 /CNW/ - Dedicated to helping Canada rebound from the impacts of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) delivered its pre-budget...

Jan 20, 2020, 09:04 ET Canada's chemistry sector commits to enhancing engagement with Indigenous communities

OTTAWA, Jan. 20, 2020 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) has updated its United Nations-recognized Responsible Care® Codes for 2020 to include new commitments for Canada's...

Jan 16, 2020, 09:31 ET Executives from U.S., Canadian, and Mexican Chemical Industries Reaffirm Support for New North American Trade Agreement

Chemical Manufacturers Committed to Leveraging Duty-Free Trade to Spur New Growth, Investment, and Jobs While Exploring Ways to Regulate Chemicals More Efficiently OTTAWA, Jan. 16, 2020 /CNW/ -...

Jan 07, 2020, 10:35 ET CIAC receives funding from Transport Canada to support railway safety across Canada

OTTAWA, Jan. 7, 2020 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) is pleased to announce Transport Canada's Railway Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) will provide $219,750 in financial ...

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