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CGA’s five Canadian committees provide technical knowledge for Canadian related issues in publications created by base committees and regulatory knowledge to determine and oversee the interactions with regulatory authorities in Canada. The Canadian committees meet twice yearly, with the CGA Canada Annual Meeting held each September.

Read on to learn what each committee is responsible for and how to get involved!

Canadian Cylinder Specifications Committee

The Canadian Cylinder Specifications (CCY) Committee represents the concerns of the compressed gas industry on issues relating to the specification, safe use, repair, and standardisation of compressed gas cylinders, containers, and related equipment in Canada.

The Committee is responsible for:

  • Creating, tracking, reporting on relevant industry positions for technical standards CSA B339, B340, B341, and B342, which are referenced in Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations;
  • Tracking of relevant industry positions for CSA B149.1 and CSA B1492;
  • Creating CGA member company positions for ISO/TC58 and its subcommittees and working groups;
  • Confirming of translations for specific French CGA publications that are referenced in Canadian regulations; and
  • Other publication and nonpublication work items such as the creation of Equivalency Certificates.

The CCY Committee maintains a liaison relationship with three base committees: Acetylene, Cylinder Specifications, and Cylinder Valve to coordinate on Canadian issues and ensure that Canadian information is correctly represented in CGA publications.

Canadian Health, Safety, and Environment Committee

The Canadian Health, Safety, and Environment (CSE) Committee represents Canadian safety and health and environmental issues in the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, use, and disposal of gas and equipment products of the member companies.

The Committee is responsible for:

  • Promoting improved safety and health and environmental practices among CGA members through exchange of information, compilation of statistics, and other appropriate educational programmes;
  • Reviewing Canadian safety and health and environmental regulations and other regulations that will impact on these Canadian regulations; and
  • Interactively assist and guide Canadian federal, provincial, and local governments and regulatory agencies in developing responsible safety and health and environmental regulations for the industry.

The CSE Committee maintains a liaison relationship with five base committees: Safety and Health, Environmental, Hazardous Materials Codes, Hazard Communication, and Security to coordinate on Canadian issues and ensure that Canadian information is correctly represented in CGA publications.

Canadian Medical, Food, and Beverage Gases and Equipment Committee

The Canadian Medical, Food, and Beverage Gases and Equipment (CMG) Committee represents the concerns of the Canadian compressed gas industry on matters relating to the manufacture, distribution, quality, safety, and standardization of medical gases, medical devices, food and beverage gases, and equipment.

The Committee is responsible for:

  • Promoting safe practices and compliance with regulatory and industry principles;
  • Providing guidance, within its area of expertise, for duly authorized CGA representation to industry, government, standards organizations, and other associations, including but not limited to the following:
  • Health Canada,
  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and
  • Canadian input with respect to applicable standards and codes such as USP, NF, and Food Chemical Codex (FCC);
  • Tracking and making recommendations pertaining to applicable regulations, standards, and issues.

The CMG Committee maintains a liaison relationship with four base committees: Medical Gases, Medical Equipment, Food Gases, and Carbon Dioxide to coordinate on Canadian issues and ensure that Canadian information is correctly represented in CGA publications.

Canadian Pressure Vessels and Piping Systems Committee

The Canadian Pressure Vessels and Piping Systems (CPV) Committee represents the concerns of the Canadian compressed gas industry on issues relating to the regulation, installation, use, repair, safety, and standardization of registered pressure vessels and piping systems in Canada.

The Committee is responsible for:

  • Providing representation, comments, and participation on the CSA B51 (Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code) and B52 (Mechanical Refrigeration Code) committees;
  • Providing appropriate technical input to the CSA Z7396.1 (Pipelines for Medical Gases and Vacuum) committee;
  • Providing guidance for duly authorized CGA representation to industry, government, standard organizations, and other associations, regarding industry-related matters within its area of expertise; and
  • Tracking and making recommendations pertaining to appropriate regulations (such as the National Building Codes for Construction and the National Fire Code), standards, and issues.

The CPV Committee maintains a liaison relationship with three base committees: Bulk Distribution Equipment and Standards, Hydrogen Technology, and Natural Gas Technology to coordinate on Canadian issues and ensure that Canadian information is correctly represented in CGA publications.

Canadian Transportation Committee

The Canadian Transportation (CTR) Committee monitors and participates in the updating and development of regulations and standards related to the transportation of dangerous goods handled in Canada by members of the Compressed Gas Association, with the intent of promoting and enhancing public safety.

The Committee is responsible for:

  • Providing guidance, within its area of expertise, for duly authorized CGA representation to industry, government, standards organizations, and other associations, including the following:
  • Transport Canada,
  • CSA B620/B621/B622/B626 Technical Committee,
  • Transport Canada Consultative Committee on Means of Containment for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Rail (TP 14877),
  • CSA B625 Technical Committee,
  • CSA B339/B340/B341/B342 Technical Committee, and
  • Measurement Canada.

The CTR Committee maintains a liaison relationship with three base committees: Bulk Distribution Equipment and Standards, Distribution and Fleet Safety, and Security to coordinate on Canadian issues and ensure that Canadian information is correctly represented in CGA publications.

Questions or interested in participating?

If you have any questions or are interested in participating on the CCY Committee, contact Kristy Mastromichalis.

If you have any questions or are interested in participating on the CSE, CMG, or CPV Committee, contact Nicole Colantonio.

If you have any questions or are interested in participating on the CTR Committee, contact Jill Thompson.

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CGA Canada 2022 Annual Meeting
September 13 – 14, 2022
Hotel Manoir Victoria | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada