December 2024

HRAI Brought Industry Experts Together for A2L Transition Updates on December 3

November 2024

Canadian Companies Required to Submit PFAS Information by January 29, 2025
HRAI Secures Major Gains at OEB re: Enbridge Sustain

September 2024

GOOD NEWS - TSSA Adopts CSA B52:23, Effective Oct 1, 2024

August 2024

Nordic Heat Pumps
HRAI Submission to ODSHAR Consultation
City of Vancouver Reverses Ban on NG Heating in New Homes

June 2024

Public Review of ANSI/CSA/IGSHPA C448 Available
Take Charge Learning
Take Charge Learning.
TSSA: Feedback on Boilers & Pressure Vessels Code Adoption Document
The Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 receives Royal Assent
Breaking News: Proposed Changes to Home Builder Protection Act Unveiled in Bill 200

May 2024

Notice: Registration for pre-consultation webinars to move forward with the Energy Efficiency Regula
Release of the 2024 Edition of the Ontario Building Code:
BC government announces Expanded Heat Pump Program
HRAI Champions HVACR Industry on Parliament Hill
Skills Competences Canada
HRAI Advocates for Progressive Change at BC Legislature Meetings

April 2024

Budget Revives Greener Homes Funding, Boosts Youth Employment and Skills Support
Playing it Cool: A Spotlight on Refrigerant Management Canada

March 2024

ONTARIO BUDGET

January 2024

Test Your HVACR IQ! Feb 1, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE

December 2023

HRAI Acts on Member Concerns about Enbridge Sustain
Federal Prompt Payment Announcement Welcomed by Canada’s Trade Contractors

November 2023

Power HVAC Services
Federal Fall Economic Statement Offers Few Surprises
Feds Propose Possible Domestic Content Requirements for Cleantech Investment Tax Credits
GREENER HOMES GRANT PROGRAM WIND-DOWN
Over 8,000 deep energy retrofits show the way, but federal incentives must grow: Report
Federal Government Announces Relief on Energy Costs for Atlantic and Rural Canadians
NEW PROGRAM ALERT – IESO to Offer Free Heat Pumps to Income-Eligible Households in Ontario
Join the City of Toronto for their “Decarbonization of Buildings through Geothermal” Webinar

October 2023

U.S. EPA Publishes Final Technology Transitions Rule
Join the City of Toronto to Learn More About Their New Emissions Performance Reporting Requiremen
Attention Alberta Members: Survey on the Effectiveness of PPCLA in Alberta
Reminder: Register Now for the HRAI Contractors Town Hall

September 2023

City of Toronto Transform TO Net Zero Strategy Team Seeks Your Feedback
City of Toronto Transform TO Net Zero Strategy Team Seeks Your Feedback

August 2023

Pre-Budget Consultations
HRAI Federal Pre-Budget Submission
HRAI/AHRI/CIPH Comments on ENERGY STAR® Air-to-Water HP Specifications
Federal Cleantech Tax Credit Consultations.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce Pre-Budget Submission Aligns with HRAI Messaging
Ontario Ministry seeks input on Heat Stress Regulations
REGISTER FOR TSSA SEMINAR ON ALTERNATE PROCESS FOR PRESSURE PIPING INSPECTION IN ONTARIO

July 2023

HRAI Contractor Members – We Want to Hear From You
Alternate Process for Pressure Piping Inspection in Ontario Available
Federal Cleantech Tax Credit Consultations
How Should the Canadian Government Invest Tax Dollars to Benefit the HVACR Industry? Have your Say!

June 2023

Building Decarbonization Alliance Releases Position Paper
Skilled Trades Ontario Committees Seek Representation from Industry Experts
Join the City of Toronto for their “Organizational Planning for Net Zero” Webinar
Ontario HVAC Coalition Closes, Passes the Torch to HRAI
HRAI Pushes for Green Building Strategy through Efficiency Canada Alliance
Industry Coalition Advocates for Adjustments to Federal Programs
Temporary Enforcement Discretion for TTW Gas Furnaces Fan Energy Rating
Bill 38 (Prompt Payment) Receives Royal Ascent in Manitoba

May 2023

A Competition Amongst Peers for the HVACR Gold!
HRAI Heat Pump Symposium Garners Mainstream Media Attention
HRAI Rocks Parliament Hill
Test Your HVACR-IQ! May 4, 2023

April 2023

Service Alberta and Red Reduction Names its First Nominating Authority under Prompt Payment
MBPP Press Release
HRAI Engages with Ontario MPPs to Discuss
NRCan Publishes 2023-2025 Forward Regulatory Plan
Manitoba Government Amending Legislation

March 2023

Ontario Budget Outlines Future Skilled Trades Investments
2023 Federal Budget: A “Made-in-Canada Plan”
Ontario Building Training Centres
Ontario Requiring Cleaner Washrooms on Construction Sites
2023 Day at Queen’s Park – Your Chance to Represent the HVACR Industry
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program Q&As for Front Line Service Canada Staff
WEBINAR ALERT: City of Toronto's Better Buildings Partnership presents
TSSA FEE CHANGES – Effective May 1, 2023
Homeowners can now Pre-Register for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program

February 2023

Hemlock Mechanical
Toronto’s Better Building Partnership Presents “Low Carbon Retrofits in an Occupied Building”.
HRAI participates in BC Advocacy day
HRAI-ORAC 2023 Ontario Budget Submission Calls for Greater Investments in HVACR from Province
HRAI Builds Relations with Municipal Governments to Promote Collaboration with the HVACR Industry
NRCan Launches New Funding Program for Energy Efficiency and Emissions Reductions Operations in Indu
HRAI Meets with ICARHMA
HRAI Participates in Federal Pre-Budget Consultation
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! Represent the HVACR Industry at the 2022 Day at Queen’s Park
Skilled Trades Certification Updates: Virtual Information Sessions & In-person Events
Ontario Employers Can Connect with Apprentices and Receive $20,000 Through “Bridging Skilled Trades”
Toronto’s Better Building Partnership Presents “Low Carbon Retrofits in an Occupied Building”

January 2023

HRAI Seeks Input on Ontario 2023 Budget Recommendations
HRAI to meet with Natural Resources Canada to better understand Ministerial Regulations Authority
FREE IMPORTANT WEBINAR
New British Columbia Cabinet Sworn In
IESO CDM Mid-Term Report

December 2022

WMO Presents Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion, 2022
Skilled Trades Certification Comes into Effect in British Columbia
Ontario MPP Jennifer French Tours Local Wolseley Canada Branch
Nova Scotia Introduces Climate Action Plan
HRAI and AHRI Submit Guidance Document to NRCan on Regulatory Harmonization
Enbridge Launches New Business: “Enbridge Sustain”
HRAI Comments on CleanBC Proposed DSM Regulation Changes
Update: December 21, 2022 is Expected Publication Date for Amendment 17
New British Columbia Cabinet Sworn in.
Thinking about the future of Distribution innovation Together
OSPE Releases Guidance Documents on IAQ
Federal Government Announces More Collaborative Approach for National Model Codes
HRAI Seeks Member Input on Amendments 18 and 19.
Ontario Harmonizes Efficiency Regulations to National NRCan and DOE
Mike Mainolfi Receives Gearld Inch Award for Chapter Leadership
HRAI GTA Chapter Recognizes Sat Virdi

November 2022

Natural Resources Canada – Building Energy Code Compliance Study
HRAI Task Team Focuses on Building HVACR Manufacturing Capacity in Canada
HRAI and Skilled Trades Ontario Promote the HVACR Trades at “Level Up!” Career Fair
GTHA Carbon Emissions Climb to Pre-Pandemic Levels
New British Columbia Premier, David Eby
Feds Launch New Off-Oil Heat Pump Program
Refrigerant Webinars for Members
OCAA Releases Study on Ground Source Heat Pumps
Efficiency Canada Releases 2022 Provincial Energy Efficiency Scorecard
HRAI Meets with NRCan to Discuss Amendment 17
Nova Scotia Power to End its On Bill Financing
Federal Fall Economic Statement Promises Investments in Net-Zero Skills, Clean Technologies
Metro Vancouver Consultation on Reducing GHG Emissions from Large Buildings

October 2022

ECCC and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Invest in Heat Pumps
David Eby acclaimed as Leader of the NDP, becomes Premier-designate in British Columbia
Heat Pumps and TRCA’s Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program
CaGBC Engages with Federal Leaders in Ottawa
NEW IESO CDM PROGRAM
IESO Recommends Shift to Grid-Scale Storage in Ontario, Relying on Natural Gas Expansions to Ensure
HRAI-AHRI Submit Comments on Amendments to Ontario’s and B.C.’s Energy Efficiency Regulations

September 2022

Advertising changes for licensed contractors in BC
Technical Safety BC: GAS SAFETY REGULATION AMENDMENTS AND ADOPTED CODE REVISIONS
AHRI-HRAI Submit Comments on Amendments 18 and 19 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations
US Senate Ratifies Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol
Prompt Payment Legislation now in effect in Alberta
Ontario NDP MPPs ask Government to Accept Air Conditioning as Human Right
HRAI Participates in Green Buildings Strategy Consultations

August 2022

Amendment 17 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations: Update
HRAI Seeks Member Input on Amendments 18 and 19
Attention Alberta Contractors: The ATCC Presents: The Prompt Payment Seminar Series
Skilled Trades Ontario Aims to Work with HRAI and HVACR Industry to Improve Skilled Trades Systems
Ontario’s Throne Speech Sets Skilled Trades as Priority
Ontario’s Budget includes Future Skilled Trades Investments and Clean Home Heating Pilot Program
HRAI Meets with Treasury Board Secretariat to Discuss Regulatory Harmonization Opportunities
Canada Greener Homes Grant Program Update
BC Budget Report Picks up on Key HRAI Budget Submissions
Program Aimed at Unlocking New Skilled Trade Opportunities Across Ontario Province
Enbridge Consults Billers on Open Bill Wind-Down Process
HRAI Maintains Dialogue with NRCan on Greener Homes Program

July 2022

Alberta Contractors – Learn about Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act
HVAC Coalition Seeks Answers from Hydro One on Retail HVAC Programs
Reminder: HRAI Seeking Member Input on testing and efficiency standards for various A/C & Heat Pump
HRAI Seeks Member Input on Amendments 18 and 19
Nova Scotia Adjusts Apprenticeship Ratios
New Education Act for Skilled Trades Proclaimed in Alberta
Residential Retrofit Program for the City of Abbotsford
New Education Act for Skilled Trades Proclaimed in Alberta

June 2022

Ontario 2022 Cabinet: Return of Familiar Faces and New Opportunities
NRCan Announces Amendments 18 and 19 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Board is recruiting for Trade Advisory Committee (TAC)
Register today for HRAI’s Annual Conference 2022
5 Supply Chain Podcasts to Try
Upcoming events for BC HRAI Members
BC News: HPCN Membership Required for Heat Pump Rebates
Calling Alberta Contractor Members: Free Mini Seminar Series on Alberta Prompt Payment Legislation
Canadian Green Retrofit Economy Study
What to Expect from Another Ontario Progressive Conservative Government?
US Senate Bill Proposes to Incentivize Heat Pump Production
HRAI – AHRI to Submit Comments to NRCan on Amendment 17
Federal Government Announces Funding for Apprenticeship Service
Enbridge to Wind Down Open Bill Program
HRAI Launches Climate Action Statement for the HVACR Industry
HRAI Returns to In-Person Day on Parliament Hill

May 2022

BC Minister of Finance Responds to Industry Concerns about PST Changes
Alberta Energy Efficiency Talent Needs & Gaps Survey
Reminder: Connect with Provincial Candidates from All Parties with HRAI Ontario Grass-Roots Campaign
HRAI Meets with BC Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
ECCC Launches Consultations on National Adaptation Strategy
Ontario Parties Support Heat Pumps and Energy Efficiency Retrofits to Varying Degrees
HRAI Joins Canada Green Buildings Strategy Discussions
Region of Durham launches the Durham Greener Homes Program
Canada Greener Homes Program Update with NRCAN
ENERGY STAR Confirms Version 4.0 Light Commercial HVAC Specification
Ontario Budget Includes $4.5 million for “Clean Home Heating Initiative”

April 2022

HRAI Climate Leadership Survey
Don’t Miss HRAI’s Quarterly Round Up Webinar – May 11, 2022
HRAI Ontario Grass-Roots Campaign: Connect with Provincial Candidates from All Parties!
TSSA Safety Awards Program
NRCan Clarifies Amendment 17 for Members
HRAI Takes Active Role on Chamber’s National Workforce Strategies Committee
BC Contractors Required to Show TSBC Registration
HRAI GR Quarterly Government Relations Round Up – April 27th, 2022
Ontario Government Announces Low Carbon Hydrogen Strategy
Ontario Cutting Gas and Fuel Taxes for Six Months

March 2022

Government Officials Tour CMPX
Best Practices Are Essential - New A2L refrigerants require extra safety measures
ENERGY STAR Light Commercial HVAC V4.0 (comments due April 19, 2022)
Ontario to allow out-of-province skilled trades workers to register within 30 days
BC Government Clarifies PST Rules but Offers no Relief on Deadline As members are aware, the Govern
Canada Releases 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan
Federal Finance Committee Report
Minister Todd Smith opens the CMPX trade show
Skilled Trades BC Legislation Enacted
Federal Government Launches Consultation on Clean Electricity Standard
ECCC Launches Consultation on Draft 2022-2026 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy
Taking Action on the BC PST Changes
Canada and FCM Invest in Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing in Vancouver
Environment and Climate Change Canada Funding Opportunities under Low Carbon Economy Fund
HRAI Engages with Ontario MPPs in Annual “Queen’s Park Day”
New prompt payment rules support Alberta’s economic recovery and growth
HRAI meets with the office of sustainability, City of Winnipeg

February 2022

HRAI Continued GR Support for New Brunswick & Newfoundland
HPCN Becomes Mandatory for Heat Pump Rebates on April 1
B.C. Provincial budget tax changes
British Columbia Introduces Legislation to Modernize Skilled Trades Governance
Reminder - Share your feedback with the City of Vancouver
Alberta Trade Contractors Council Transitions from a “Coalition” to a “Council”
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! Represent the HVACR Industry at the 2022 Day at Queen’s Park
Federal Government Launches 2022 Pre-Budget Consultation
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! Represent the HVACR Industry at the 2022 Day at Queen’s Park
HRAI Pre-Budget Submission to Nova Scotia Government
Supporting Manitobans in the Transition to a Sustainable, Low-Carbon Economy
TSSA Alert: IT System Upgrade’s Impact on Service, Response Times
ORAC Association Selects Paul Wrigley as Managing Director
TSBC: New gas directive: special venting and BH venting system terminations
Home Heating and Cooling - Share your feedback with the City of Vancouver
Be Part of it: The BC Green Building Calendar is Live

January 2022

Skilled Trades Ontario Leadership Announced
HRAI’s 2022 Ontario Budget Submission Calls for Greater Investments in HVACR
Update on HRAI-AHRI’s Joint Comments to CSA’s SCOPEER EXP07 Committee
Small Businesses Air Quality Improvement Tax Credit
Status Update on Amendment 17
Ontario GR Series: Economic Recovery and Contractor Incentives
Ontario Announced Additional Supports to Help Improve Cash Flow for Businesses
City of Toronto Announces 2040 Net Zero Target in TransformTo Update
Cost of Climate Change Impacts on Ontario’s Public Buildings and Other Infrastructure
Ontario College of Trades Official Closure Marks New Era of Skilled Trades Ontario
Federal Government seeks Input on 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan

December 2021

Federal Economic Update Includes Assistance for IAQ Upgrades
Workforce Recovery Committee Makes 21 Recommendations to Improve the Future of Work in Ontario
IESO's Save on Energy Host’s Virtual Panel Discussion
Ontario GR Series: BPV Policies and Procedures
A Closer Look at the IEA’s Renewables 2021 Report
Ontario Building Code Consultations Underway with aim to Harmonize
Ontario Expanding Second Career Program and Job Training Tax Credit
Ontario Commits $90 Million to Promote Skilled Trades to Youth
Building to Electrification Coalition
International Energy Agency Releases Renewables Report, 2021-2026

November 2021

HRAI Receives Industry Input on Proposed Skilled Trades Ontario Regulations
HRAI Applies for Establishment of Residential Trade in Nova Scotia
Devastation in BC -Need Help Navigating the System for Answers?
HRAI-AHRI Submit Comments to CSA’s SCOPEER Committee on EXPO7:22
From the Office of the Premier of British Columbia: Five paid sick days coming Jan. 1, 2022
Quebec Announces the Phase-out of Residential oil-fired heating systems
Participate in HRAI’s Skilled Trades Ontario Consultation Session
Technical Safety BC New Fees, Effective January 1, 2022
How Well is Your Province Doing on Meeting Energy Efficiency Policies?
NRCAN Updated List of Product Eligibility with Greener Homes Grant Initiative
HRAI Enters into Partner Program with The City of Toronto’s Green Will Initiative
Manitoba Launches New Workforce Skills Development Grant Program
Ontario Fall Economic Outlook Outlines Investments in Skilled Trades
U.S. Releases Long-Term Strategy to Net-Zero
Ontario Introduces Legislation to Address Labour Shortages in Trades
YMCA Hosting Information Session for Trade Employers Seeking Apprentices
Ontario GR Series: Skilled Trades Ontario
Key Takeaways to-date from the COP26 Climate Summit
EPA Webinar on Light Commercial HVAC Equipment
EPA Proposes Amendments to Version 6.0 ENERGY STAR CAC/HP Specification
AHRI Publishes UL Standard 60335-2-89 Ed. 2
Greener Homes Grant Update – Space and Water Heating - Heat Pump Eligibility Lists

October 2021

BC: New Energy Performance Standards for Residential Boilers Manufactured after January 1, 2022
HRAI and the City of Vancouver, Working on Low Carbon Emissions Plans
HRAI Applauds New Legislation that will Protect Saskatchewan Contractors from Payment Delays
HRAI and Municipalities, Working Together on Low Carbon Emissions Plans
Ontario GR Series: Flammable Refrigerants Training
B.C. investing in renewable gas capture at Vancouver landfill
International Energy Agency Releases World Energy Outlook 2021
ICARHMA Meets to Share Issues of Global Concern
EPA Webinar on ENERGY STAR Version 5.0 Residential Water Heaters Specifications
HRAI Government Relations at a Glance This Week
Québec Heeds HRAI Advice and Removes Ductless Equipment from EPR Regulation

September 2021

Future of Refrigeration Trade in Residential Sector in Atlantic Region
Update on Paid Sick Leave in BC
“In the Air” Episode 4: After the election
Tackling Government Relation Issues – One week at a time Update Week of 09/22/2021
HRAI Convenes A2L Storage, Handling, and Transportation Working Group
HRAI Engages NRCan on Greener Homes
Federal Election 2021: Where do Parties Stand on Important Industry Issues?
HRAI Joins Building to Electrification Coalition
HRAI In The Air Episode Feature: Kyle Larkin, VP Impact Public Affairs
Technical Safety BC Update: Recall Notice: Usines Giant Factories Gas Water Heaters
Still time to Connect with Federal Candidates from All Parties!

August 2021

British Columbia Covid-19 and Schools Update
City of Toronto Presents: HELP Contractor & Homeowner Webinar

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