Chief George Arcand Jr., Chief of the Alexander First Nation and Chairman of the Alexander Business Corporation (ABC), has spent his career shaping a vision of Indigenous-led economic development rooted in trust, transparency, and long-term partnerships with industry. This year, the Canadian Fuels Association (CFA) proudly recognizes his leadership with the 2025 Community Champion Award. …
After more than 35 years of shaping environmental, health, and safety (EHS) practices across Canada’s fuels and specialties sector, Colleen Stevenson is being recognized with the Canadian Fuels Association’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award—a tribute to her unwavering commitment to protecting people, communities, and the environment. Colleen began her journey in 1989 with Petro-Canada, bringing…
Geoff Tauvette saw the gap before most. After decades in aviation fuel and sustainability, he realized no one was steering Canada’s approach to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In 2022, he helped launch the Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (C-SAF) to fill that void — not as a typical industry association, but as a strategic,…
Craig Kezama’s leadership journey is a testament to the power of collaboration, experience, and adaptability. With over 38 years at Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), Craig has earned a reputation as a trusted expert in transportation fuels logistics. Recently honored as the Canadian Fuels Association’s 2025 Committee Member of the Year, the recognition highlights not only…
Cassandra Loveless, CFA’s 2025 Rising Star Award recipient, shows us what it means to lead with precision, purpose, and vision. As Senior Operations Coordinator at North Atlantic in St. John’s, she plays a critical role in safeguarding Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy security — a responsibility she carries out with technical skill and a collaborative mindset. …
Earlier this month, our Canadian Fuels Association (CFA) Awards of Excellence event featured two engaging fireside chat sessions focused on the evolving policy and regulatory environment in North America—and what it means for Canada’s fuels sector. Session 1: A Changing U.S. Policy Landscape – What a Trump Administration Means for Transportation Fuels Moderated by: Bob…
The fourth annual Canadian Fuels Association (CFA) Awards of Excellence took place on June 4 at the Rideau Club in Ottawa, bringing together CFA members, industry leaders, and special guests to celebrate the people and partnerships driving progress across Canada’s transportation fuels sector. The CFA Awards of Excellence program honours individuals and organizations that exemplify…
This week, industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers are gathering in Calgary for the Clean Fuels Canada Summit to discuss how to accelerate the development of Canada’s clean fuels sector, including biofuels. With transportation fuels remaining an essential component of our economy for the foreseeable future, expanding our domestic biofuel industry is a necessary step toward reducing emissions,…
This year brought both challenges and achievements for the transportation fuels industry. As we close out the year, I’m excited to welcome Cenovus as our newest association member. I’d also like to take a moment to reflect on our shared accomplishments and extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported our work throughout the year. Advocacy was…
Ottawa, Nov. 5, 2024 – Today, the Canadian Fuels Association (CFA) released Powering Progress: A 2024 Update to CFA’s Driving to 2050 Vision, highlighting some of the progress we are making and the innovations that demonstrate our commitment to a low-carbon transportation future, while also outlining the multifaceted approach required to effectively achieve our 2050…
Daniel is Director of Government Relations at Suncor and his role includes managing both federal government relations and a dynamic team focused on eastern Canadian interests. Over the years, Daniel has contributed to shaping energy policy in Canada. He was recently recognized as the Canadian Fuels Association’s Committee Member of the Year, and it’s no…
Chris Vervaet, recipient of CFA’s 2024 Collaboration and Partnership Award, is passionate about advancing Canada’s oilseed processing industry and the canola value chain through strategic collaborations. With nearly a decade of experience at the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA), Chris has witnessed firsthand the value chain’s unwavering commitment to representing the interests of the industry…
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