Abundant, liquids-rich shale gas deposits hold the potential to renew the value-added chemistry sector in Canada and across North America. To realize this potential, both shale gas development and the market delivery of natural gas liquids – which the industry uses as a raw material – must proceed in a timely, cost-effective manner, and be carried out in a way that is consistent with societal expectations.

OTTAWA – The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada applauds the federal government’s announcement today that it will fund the second phase of the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP).

OTTAWA – Canada Post will introduce a limited-edition stamp next week to celebrate the work of world-renowned University of Toronto chemist Dr. John Charles Polanyi, and the 2011 International Year of Chemistry.

Canadian drivers know that safe and reliable tires are essential to surviving four seasons on the roads. What they might not know is that nearly 7 gallons of oil go into producing each tire. Multiply that by 1 billion – the number of tires manufactured annually around the world – and the total amount of oil consumed for tire production is staggering.

But Chemistry Industry Association of Canada member-company LANXESS, the world’s largest synthetic rubber producer, is working on a solution that could help to change that.

On August 12, 2011, the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada submitted its input to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, as part of the 2011-2012 pre-budget consultations.

CIAC emphasized the chemistry industry’s role as an innovative, value-added manufacturer and creator of jobs and wealth. The Association also reiterated that as a resource-based and developed economy, Canada needs to continually attract investment in value-added upgrading, in order to improve productivity and environmental performance, and generate wealth for the future.