by Jeff Loder | Apr 29, 2022 | Consumer News, Member News
Dear Premier, Imagine the following scenario. You are a hardworking resident of BC, earning your livelihood by manufacturing, distributing, and selling fireplaces and woodstoves. You are one of the 3,000 people directly employed in the industry in BC, and part of a...
by Jeff Loder | May 25, 2021 | Member News
Internal trade is one of the more interesting policy questions in Canada. Federal and provincial politicians and policy makers agree that internal trade is an essential element of the Canadian economy. Yet, it remains an elusive policy issue that, until recently, was...
by Jeff Loder | May 7, 2021 | Consumer News, Member News, Press Releases
(COMOX VALLEY, BC) – Following the continuation of multiple bans in the Comox Valley on the installation of wood-burning appliances, the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association of Canada (HPBAC) is again requesting a meeting with local decision-makers in the City of...
by Jeff Loder | Apr 21, 2021 | Member News
The Government of Canada’s has released its plan to repair the damage to the economy caused by COVID-19, and to ensure a resilient recovery that creates jobs and growth for Canadians. This content is reserved for HPBAC...
by Max Lavoie | Apr 1, 2021 | HPBAC Blog, Member News
With the beginning of spring comes renewed energy and excitement. As snow melts (being Canadian means you must enjoy all 4 seasons since there’s no way around Old Man winter every year), the trees awake, the birds come back (or are just louder). For some, it...
by Adam De Caire | Jan 15, 2021 | Member News
On January 14th, 2021, HPBA Canada held two virtual briefings to review and discuss relevant sections of the Ontario pandemic restrictions announced on January 12th, 2021. Click on the image below to access the briefing deck used in this presentation. (Please note...