Focus on Canada

Canada's Greenwashing Amendment Sparks Business Community Concerns

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Canada's proposed greenwashing amendment raises concerns about government overreach and its potential impact on businesses and brand reputations in Canada.

The Impact of Federal Government Regulations is Rising

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In this edition of Focus on Canada, CPCA President Gary LeRoux discusses the implications of legislative and regulatory challenges facing the CASE market in Canada. As regulations seem to be on the rise, the CASE industry must find effective ways to adapt to current regulations in order to get more reasonable regulations, or live with the consequences later.

European Court Decision on TiO2: Lessons Learned on Chemical Assessment

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The CPCA discusses upcoming Canadian TiO₂ regulatory assessments in the wake of the European Union’s recent related decisions, specifically surrounding TiO₂ carcinogen classification.

Questions Surrounding CEPA

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:11:00 -0400

Industry must continue to make the case for chemicals in manufactured products to continue supplying valuable and reasonably priced products demanded by consumers in Canada.

Coatings Industry Deserves More Credit

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:54:00 -0500

This article highlights the tremendous success of the Canadian paint and coatings industry on the sustainability front.

Regulation in the Canadian Coatings Industry

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:26:00 -0400

This report from the Canadian Paint and Coatings Association takes a look at the latest regulatory challenges for the Canadian coatings industry.

Current Regulatory Matters in Canada

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0500

An update on current regulations in Canada.

New Canada CoatingsHUB Delivers Real-Time Data for Better Issues Management

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 10:33:00 -0400

In order to manage and mitigate risk, and to make sound business decisions, industry leadership must also have access to data related to marketing, sales, supply chains and distribution channels. This is why CPCA developed the Canada CoatingsHUB for manufacturers and raw material suppliers shipping or producing products in Canada.

Fees Returned to Program Operators for Waste Recycling in Ontario

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:34:37 -0400

The Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) has weighed in on a decision by the Canadian Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Jeff Yurek, to return a significant portion of the $53 million in surplus funds accumulated from environmental fees charged by Stewardship Ontario over the past 10 years for waste recycling.

Economic Impact of Canada’s Coatings Industry

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

The study revealed that the coatings industry, while continuing to address certain challenges, continues to be a stable and steadily growing industry in Canada.

Tougher Chemical Restrictions in Canada?

Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Canada’s approach to chemicals management over the past decade is an evidenced-based assessment of chemicals in commerce, using the latest scientific data to determine a chemical’s risk to human health and the environment.

Canadian Chemical Regulation Continues Apace

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Working closely with industry partners, CPCA has developed expert knowledge of the Canadian regulatory process with an advanced “early warning” system of what is coming down the pipe that could potentially impact raw material supply.

Little Known Facts about Canada and the Coatings Industry

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500

While the United States and Canada are like-minded on the importance of strong economic linkages, which will likely be the case for the foreseeable future, there will be differences in how each addresses other issues like the environment.

Chemical Assessment in Canada

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500

Phase 3 of the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP-3), which has just begun, will assess 1,500 substances over the next five years, 30 percent of which are used in the paint and coatings industry.

Canadian Industry Labor Crunch Looms

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400

CPCA seeks to play an instrumental role in helping its members find ways to attract qualified people to the coatings industry and effectively compete in a shrinking workforce.

Canada’s Paint and Coatings Industry to See Slow but Steady Growth

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

With one of the highest standards of living, Canada is similar to the United States as an international leader in per capita coatings consumption rates at 8.4 kg/person.

Reducing Regulatory Burden on Coatings in Canada

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Over the past several months the landscape at the federal level in Canada has been experiencing a quiet, but significant shift on the regulatory front.