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Uncertainty and The RD Code - B. Cook . . .................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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UNCERTAINTY A GAME OF POKER Catherine Wieckowska Vice Pr es i d ent - RDC | DRC Email: catherine@rdcanada.ca

Uncertainty. A chilling and uncomfortable word. Or, is it? Many would read this word and instantly gravitate towards the negative connotation, however, I am going to take an optimistic approach and consider the word as an opportunity. An opportunity to gamble on the positive outcomes. This issue of The Chemunicator explores the theme of uncertainty in all aspects of our operations. Cathy Campbell, President of RDC, writes on the mergers and acquisitions, a continuing trend in the chemical distribution sector, in her President’s Press. Bernie Cook, Chair of the Code Committee writes on the importance of managing risk, ensuring proper communication, while overseeing legal requirements and security. Does that sound familiar? It should, as his article, How to Eliminate the Uncertainty found on page 11, is a direct correlation to your commitment to Responsible Distribution®. Our allies at Environment and Climate Change Canada offer a summary on the new environmental emergency regulations coming into effect in August 2019 on page 8. Nancy Delrue, Chair of the Regulatory Affairs Committee offers a bit of humour to explain the regulatory confusion on food products, on page 13. And, for a Western Canada outlook, Jim Bird provides an update from the Chapter, who are advocating on your behalf on topics such as rail and transport. To learn more, be sure to read page 14 and feel free to reach out to Jim Bird for further questions.

membership. To offer new solutions, we must lay to rest some of the existing ones. The Chemunicator is up for discussion. Its future is uncertain as the cost to publish this magazine three times per year is quite expensive and limits the association to invest in other areas, such as advocacy and marketing. Of course, I have an emotional attachment to our 31+ year publication as I believe the magazine is a collage of your successes, industry’s challenges, moments of pride, people announcements, leadership discussions and a tribute to our proudly Canadian voice. I would hate to see it go entirely so perhaps it’s a matter of looking at it differently and finding an alternative. I would love to hear your ideas. Please send me an email if you have any suggestions on The Chemunicator. I recently saw a speaker by the name of Max Valiquette at a Speaker’s Spotlight event, who said “change doesn’t need to be as big as Netflix winning an Oscar, it can be as simple as listening to the needs of your clients and taking small steps to offering services that fulfill those needs”. Therefore, I propose this question to you. What do you need from your association in this uncertain time? What can we offer you in terms of communication, education and support? Let’s make a strategic plan to help your business succeed, while sustaining a voice for the Canadian chemical distribution industry. Let’s bet on the positive outcomes, raise the stakes and go all-in, TOGETHER! Happy Spring,

The RDC Board and Management are watching industry trends and looking for innovative ways to offer value to the

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

LEADERS LEADING LEADERS Patr i ck Hai neaul t, B r en n tag Chai r, Res p ons ib l e Distribu tion Can ada Email: chair@rdcanada.ca

It is an incredibly rewarding time to be a leader of leaders, in the Chemical and Ingredients Distribution sector. Everyday, the opportunity to grow, learn and make a positive difference are simply uncountable. The safety mindset, intelligence, innovation, resilience, problem solving and passion of our people throughout the supply chain truly inspires me. I am grateful to be in a position of leadership and receiving all that value daily. But then the question is … do I give back enough, considering what I am getting in return? For me, giving back means counting our blessings, reflecting and appreciating on what we sometimes take for granted. I would encourage you to ask yourself this question in the context of your association: Responsible Distribution Canada. Your association is representing you everyday, in all markets. RDC’s goals are aligned to yours as business leaders. Our collaborative goals are to ensure we can grow safely and sustainably for years to come, while providing Canada with a competitive advantage to be best place to invest, work and play. Yes, this is your Responsible Distribution Canada in action. Dealing with regulations, government officials, operations, succession planning and training, workplace safety and more and more. That is what we do – support your business and your objectives. RDC works behind the scenes, providing direct value with real bottom line dollars. The association provides you with the absolute best ROI so that you can make your business and people stronger. Giving back to RDC is not just money and participation at annual meetings and key events (although we appreciate it greatly ), it’s your time and ideas. In other words, it is sharing your passion to sell who we are, what we do to all stakeholders and to ensure they fully understand the value it brings to them and uncover new

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opportunities. So, let me ask again, are we, as leader of leaders, setting the right example and giving back enough? Are we supporting the strategic work of our association committees, President and staff or the deployment of the association priorities to achieve our overall goals? In my mind, the vision is clear and shared, the priorities are sound and measurable, the committees are incredibly engaged and the day to day management is best-in-class, so the opportunities are just waiting for us, especially as our industry keeps changing. In keeping with the theme of change, it is with a heavy heart that I announce that Willy St. Cyr of Univar Canada will step down from the Board of Directors as of March 30th, 2019. Willy was instrumental in leading the association’s name change and was a long-time Chair of the Scholarship Committee. Willy has served on the Board for well over 15 years, sat on the executive committee and was your association Chair from 2015 – 2017. Thank you, Willy. In addition, I must announce that this will be my last Chemunicator submission as Chair of RDC. My term as Chairman will conclude at this year’s Annual General Meeting in June, 2019. It has been an honour to represent and serve this exceptional association and its members. I look forward to continuing to support the Board and the strategic vision as Immediate Past Chair. I am excited about the future and thank YOU for everything you do, to help shape it. We simply cannot do it without you. Patrick

RAC Dates: April 16 | Joint Meeting June 17 August 6 | Teleconference October 15 December 3 Rising Industry Leaders September 24

SOC Dates: April 16 | Joint Meeting June 12 September 11 November 28 Western Chapter April 11 | Edmonton June 12 | Vancouver September 12 | Edmonton

YBTC Dates: May 13 September 23 | Teleconference November 25 Code Committee April 16 | Joint Meeting June 13 September 12 November 28

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C’est un moment incroyablement gratifiant d’être un leader de leaders dans le secteur de la distribution de produits chimiques et d’ingrédients. Chaque jour, les occasions de grandir, d’apprendre et de faire une différence positive sont tout simplement innombrables. Le souci de sécurité, l’intelligence, l’innovation, la résilience, la résolution de problèmes et la passion de nos employés tout au long de la chaîne d’approvisionnement m’inspirent vraiment. Je suis reconnaissant d’être en position de leadership et de recevoir toute cette valeur au quotidien. Mais alors la question est... est-ce que je redonne assez, compte tenu de ce que j’obtiens en retour ? Pour moi, redonner signifie compter nos bénédictions, réfléchir et apprécier ce que nous tenons parfois pour acquis. Je vous encourage à vous poser cette question dans le cadre de votre association : Distribution Responsable Canada. Votre association vous représente chaque jour, sur tous les marchés. Les objectifs de DRC correspondent aux vôtres en tant que chefs d’entreprise. Nos objectifs de collaboration sont d’assurer une croissance sûre et durable pour les années à venir, tout en procurant au Canada un avantage concurrentiel lui permettant d’être le meilleur endroit où investir, travailler et se divertir. Oui, il s’agit de votre Distribution Responsable Canada en action. Elle s’occupe des règlements, des représentants du gouvernement, des opérations, de la planification de la relève et de la formation, de la sécurité des travailleurs, et plus encore. C’est ce que nous faisons — soutenir votre entreprise et vos objectifs. DRC travaille en coulisse, fournissant une valeur directe avec des résultats financiers réels. L’association vous offre le meilleur retour sur investissement qui soit afin que vous puissiez rendre votre entreprise et vos employés plus forts. Donner en retour à DRC, ce n’est pas seulement de l’argent et une participation aux assemblées annuelles ainsi qu’aux événements clés (bien que nous l’apprécions grandement), c’est votre temps et vos idées. En d’autres termes, c’est partager votre passion, vendre qui nous sommes, ce que nous faisons à toutes les parties

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prenantes et de veiller à ce qu’elles comprennent pleinement la valeur que cela leur apporte et découvrent de nouvelles opportunités. Alors, permettez-moi de vous demander encore une fois si, en tant que leader des leaders, nous donnons le bon exemple et donnons suffisamment en retour. Appuyonsnous le travail stratégique des comités, du président et du personnel de notre association ou le déploiement des priorités de l’association pour atteindre nos objectifs généraux ? À mon avis, la vision est claire et partagée, les priorités sont solides et mesurables, les comités sont incroyablement engagés et la gestion quotidienne est la meilleure de sa catégorie, de sorte que les possibilités nous attendent, surtout à mesure que notre industrie évolue. En accord avec le thème du changement, c’est le cœur lourd que j’annonce que Willy St. Cyr d’Univar Canada se retirera du conseil d’administration à compter du 30 mars 2019. Willy a joué un rôle déterminant dans le changement de nom de l’association et a présidé pendant longtemps le comité des bourses d’études. Willy a siégé au conseil d’administration pendant plus de 15 ans, a siégé au conseil de direction et a été président de votre association de 2015 à 2017. Merci, Willy. De plus, je dois annoncer qu’il s’agit de ma dernière présentation de Chemunicator à titre de président de DRC. Mon mandat de président du conseil prendra fin à l’assemblée générale annuelle de cette année, en juin 2019. Ce fut un honneur de représenter et de servir cette association exceptionnelle et ses membres. J’ai hâte de continuer à appuyer le conseil et la vision stratégique à titre de président sortant du conseil. Je suis enthousiaste pour l’avenir et je VOUS remercie de tout ce que vous faites pour aider à le façonner. Nous ne pouvons tout simplement pas le faire sans vous. Patrick

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NEW ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY REGULATIONS, 2019 By: Tanya Bryant, Director, Environmental Protection Branch, Environment and Climate Change Canada Protecting Canadians and the environment from pollution to our air, water and land is a priority for Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and we want to make sure that industry is ready to respond to environmental emergencies. This is the reason for the new Environmental Emergency (E2) Regulations, 2019 (E2 regulations, 2019). The new regulations require industry to take steps to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the accidental release of harmful chemicals. The E2 regulations, 2019 were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on March 6, 2019 and will come into force on August 24, 2019. Until then, the previous regulations, i.e. the Environmental Emergency Regulations, are in force.

DOES THIS APPLY TO YOU? The E2 regulations, 2019 apply to the owner or the person in charge, management or control of a substance listed in Schedule 1 of the regulations. When specific quantity or container capacity thresholds are met or exceeded, this person must notify ECCC and submit information on the installation and substance concerned. When both the quantity and container capacity reach or exceed the thresholds specified in Schedule 1 of the regulations, the responsible person must prepare, bring into force and periodically exercise an environmental emergency plan (E2 plan).

WHAT SUBSTANCES ARE REGULATED? Schedule 1 of the E2 regulations, 2019 include 249 substances that pose an acute hazard to the environment or human health should an accidental release occur. The E2 regulations, 2019 add 33 substances to the list of regulated substances. There are six categories covered under the final E2 regulations: • • • • • •

Aquatically toxic Combustible Explosion hazard Pool fire hazard Inhalation hazard Oxidizer that may explode

NEW REPORTING SYSTEM TO SUPPORT THE FINAL E2 REGULATIONS The new periodic reporting requirements in the E2 regulations, 2019 help maintain an up-to-date database on companies using hazardous substances. This is essential for first responders and government officials in preparing for and responding to environmental emergencies. The E2 reporting system, which has been integrated into the Department’s Single Window Information Management (SWIM) system, makes it easier for regulatees to comply with the reporting requirements of the regulations. Regulatees are able to provide the required Notices and reports in a timely, simple and interactive manner and the system sends reminders to responsible persons prior to reporting deadlines. For regulatees that already use the SWIM system for other regulatory reporting requirements, e.g., National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI), reporting on the E2 regulations should be a seamless experience. SWIM helps to reduce the administrative cost and paperwork burden of regulatory compliance with federal and provincial instruments.

TRANSITION TO FINAL E2 REGULATIONS – GUIDANCE AND TRAINING The E2 regulations, 2019 clarify and strengthen requirements for emergency planning and public notification before, during and after an environmental emergency. The combination of these updates will enhance our collective protection of Canadians and the environment. To assist with the transition and understanding of the E2 regulations, 2019, ECCC will publish guidance material, host a series of webinars, and participate in conferences and seminars to promote compliance with them. All material will be available in both official languages.

To learn about training opportunities related to the E2 regulations, 2019 and the Environmental Emergency Program, please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/ services/environmental-emergencies-program.html. Please communicate with the following to request additional information:

WHAT HAS CHANGED? The E2 regulations, 2019 replace and strengthen the existing regulations by: • Establishing new periodic reporting requirements; • Enhancing public notification requirements; • Outlining requirements for the exercising of environmental emergency plans; • Defining container and acceptable methods for quantifying maximum capacity; and • Adding substances to Schedule 1 of the regulations.

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Greetings from YBTC Canada, Although there are many uncertainties around us, one thing is for sure – there continues to be a need for quality, chemistry education. Chemistry resources, empowered teachers and positive messaging on chemicals and the chemical industry is crucial. The You Be The Chemist (YBTC) Canada committee works hard on your behalf to offer encouraging experiences to students through the Regional Challenges and provide classrooms in need with resources, on limited funding. These efforts are made to sway negative perception of the chemical industry and to build interest in chemistry with future leaders. It can be a difficult and extremely rewarding task, especially when you have the opportunity to see the impact we are making. 2019 is off to a great start. Some of the YBTC Canada annual objectives include:

Updating the YBTC lesson plans and experiments. With the support from the Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF), we hope to have the program updated and inclusive of the Kindergarten to grade 4 lesson plans. This would be a huge win for the Canadian program because to date, we have only offered the grade 5 – grade 8 lesson plans due to funding restrictions. This is exciting news for the committee and for schools across Canada as the addition will give us a completed elementary level chemistry resource. The newer lesson plans will be available in 3 languages – English, French and Spanish.

Continuing to build the scope and the awareness of YBTC across Canada.

Representing Canada on both the CEF Board of Trustees and the Strategic Planning Council for future development of the North American program.

Hosting the Saskatoon Regional Challenge on April 30th at the University of Saskatchewan. (We strongly encourage your company’s participation at our Regional Challenges. This is where you see the impact that we are making on the student’s lives. This is where you meet some of the most brilliant children in Canada, who could potentially work for your company one day. This is where you are ignited and inspired again to get involved with your community and with the advancement of chemistry education).

Implementing the Tee Off For Kids Golf Tournament and Silent Auction on September 17th, 2019 at Lionhead in Brampton, Ontario. There are many ways to get involved with Bringing Chemistry to the Classroom. Consider supporting the program by attending the Challenge on April 30th (complimentary), participating in the Golf Tournament on September 17th ($300 for single golfer or $1,000 for foursome), purchasing a Chemistry-to-go Bin and donating to your local school ($150 / ea) or hosting a Challenge in your area of choice ($5,000 - $10,000) or simply by calling the RDC office and asking how you can volunteer. There are plenty of ways to give back to your community, support educators and further the advancement of chemistry education. If you would like to discuss options for you or your company, please contact Catherine Wieckowska at Responsible Distribution Canada office at (905)332-8777 x 24.

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UNCERTAINTY AND THE RD CODE OF PRACTICE HOW TO ELIMINATE THE UNCERTAINTY

By: Bernard C. Cook, Chair Code Committee

In this time of uncertainty in the world around us, we are constantly looking for ways and means of eliminating our fear of that uncertainty, and taking the necessary steps to ensure we are certain about our outcomes, and then become comfortable and content with our lives.

located in an industrial park in the city of Yancheng, north of Shanghai, was one of China’s worst industrial accidents in recent years….resulting in 28 people missing, 90 individuals being seriously injured, and 62 dead following the massive explosion and fire. These uncertainties, while not only predictable in their nature and circumstance, as to the potential or real risks that they introduced, they were totally preventable!

Wikipedia defines uncertainty as to how it refers to “epistemic (theory of knowledge) situations involving imperfect or unknown information.” Uncertainty often applies to predictions of future events, or to certain physical measurements that are already made, or to the unknown. In our modern age of In this March 21, 2019 aerial photo released by China’s Xinhua News Agency, fires burn at the site of a uncertainty, we often see how it arises in partially observable and/or factory explosion in a chemical industrial park in Xiangshui County in eastern China’s Jiangsu province. random environments, either individually or in concert with ignorance, laziness, or apathy. Our attitude that it won’t (or can’t) happen to us, is time and time-again proven wrong. In our daily lives, we most commonly expect, or experience uncertainty in a great many number of fields, including Insurance, Philosophy, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Sociology, Engineering, Meteorology, Ecology, and Information science. But, what about the role that uncertainty plays in our world of chemical distribution? You may recall the point that I made in early 2017 in the Chemunicator article titled “Not In My Back Yard: Responsible Distribution Influences Regulatory Decision Making”, was that when it comes to safekeeping of our chemical products, we trust that once these products reach our ‘gated, guarded and fenced-in’ facilities, or we put them onto a truck, we have nothing more to worry about. Maybe it’s that out-ofsight, out-of-mind mentality that blinds us to the endless and real possibilities of what could happen to, or with, our chemicals. So how does uncertainty impact our chemical distribution sector? There are also a great many associated fields directly related to risk here, which include, occupational health, safety of people, environmental, regulatory compliance, communication, security, and transportation risks. And what about just plain old complacency as a key driver for facilitating uncertainty? As this article goes to press, we have yet another example of risk uncertainty that our industry is all too commonly faced with, following the massive explosion, fire and resulting fatalities at a chemical facility in China that produces pesticides. Another example, of how certain organizations allow themselves to succumb to business pressures and production schedules, and then knowingly continuing with poor maintenance practices, having employees who didn’t understand safety procedures, mishandling of tanks of toxic substances (benzene), a lack of emergency shutoff valves on tanks carrying flammable chemicals, not repairing safety systems, ignoring repeated environmental deficiencies by evading air pollution supervision, improperly dealing with hazardous waste, safety violations, and multiple other regulatory infractions. The blast that occurred at Jiangsu Tianjiayi Chemical Co.,

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We should consider ourselves both proud and fortunate to be part of a growing Canadian industry that is globally recognized for our system of codes, standards and industry practices. Our world-class safety performance record speaks for itself. As a practitioner of the Code of Practice for Responsible Distribution®, the Code of Practice has always provided a well-defined and realistic sequence of requirements that organizations can use to reduce or eliminate the uncertainty, and thereby manage the risks related to the distribution of chemicals. This is a perfect opportunity to present our Code in light of some basic steps Identify, Set Objectives, and Document; all designed to directly influence the uncertainty in chemical distribution. MANAGE RISK – KNOW YOUR RISKS The Manage Risk Code element was established specifically to offset the risks in our chemical distribution industry, primarily through these three-(3) basic concepts:

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1. Identify: the Code guides organizations to methodically analyze, assess and determine hazards and associated risks related to the storage, handling, and transportation of chemicals and chemical products; 2. Set Objectives: the Code sets forth performance objectives to identify and minimize actual or potential occupational safety and health problems, environmental criteria, and security vulnerabilities; and, finally, 3. Document: the Code establishes written standards and procedures that control activities and operations.

2. Set Objectives: the Code establishes the need to review changes to legislation for applicability to the business, and evaluate legal compliance commensurate with the established, defined, and documented level of risk; and, finally, 3. Document: the Code outlines the need for procedures that control activities and operations that may cause identifiable safety, environmental, or security impacts, and which will ensure legal compliance. MANAGE SECURITY – UNDERSTAND YOUR VULNERABILITIES

COMMUNICATION – KNOW YOUR PRODUCTS, SUPPLIERS, AND CUSTOMERS AND THEIR END-USES Similarly, the ‘Communicate Information’ Code element was also established specifically to enhance the need in our chemical distribution industry to ensure clear communications are made: 1. Identify: the Code establishes the program to assist and work with interested parties (employees, organizations, governmental and community bodies) to identify issues and set standards, which include the need for appropriate information to communicate the potential risks and hazards of all chemicals and chemical products that are vital to the health and safety of the end-user and the environment; 2. Set Objectives: the Code requires management to review the organization’s Responsible Distribution program performance, to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and overall effectiveness towards achieving its primary objective of “Distribute chemicals, chemical products, and provide services in a safe and secure manner which protects people and the environment;’ and, sets forth the need to assess opportunities for improvement, and the need for changes to the Responsible Distribution program; finally, 3. Document: the Code establishes vital documentation to the health and safety of the end-user and the environment, and with due diligence, required communication of this information to the end-user as a condition of sale. COMPLY WITH LEGAL REQUIREMENTS – KNOW YOUR COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS Similarly, the ‘Comply with Legal Requirements’ Code element was further established specifically to enhance the need in our chemical distribution industry to ensure a clear definition of legal obligations. The strong foundations of regulatory compliance within the Code are the building-blocks from which member organizations base their facility designs, operational principles, and equipment controls: 1. Identify: the Code outlines the definition of legal requirements related to the distribution of chemicals, chemical products, and services, including the operation of distribution facilities;

Similarly, under Manage Security, the Code element has our members completing practical solutions to offset vulnerabilities, through assessments, the development and implementation of security plans, and verification of physical enhancements. 1. Identify: the Code outlines the need to understand the potential threats and vulnerabilities within the business, identify security risks associated with personnel, physical assets, intellectual property, and the necessary countervulnerability actions that can be taken to eliminate, control, prepare for, or respond to those threats and vulnerabilities associated with the company’s critical infrastructure; 2. Set Objectives: the Code stipulates that simulations or exercises be conducted in order to evaluate its security plans, performance, and effectiveness, and identify and correct deficiencies following a security incident and, finally, 3. Document: in order to protect the company’s critical infrastructure, the Code establishes the development of a security committee along with documented plans and procedures, commensurate with the identified security risks. As responsible distributors, we must focus on our certainties, know our risks, know our customers, and know the intended use of the products we sell, as well as know our regulatory obligations. Providing ‘responsible’ chemical security and commonsense methods, which are achieved by knowing our real and potential risks, including security vulnerabilities, will keep our citizens safe by making our chemical facilities and distribution processes safer, and environmentally compliant, as well as less attractive targets, while sustaining our industry and the economy. In doing these things effectively, we will also attain secondary objectives; that is, we will be protecting our manufacturing and distribution infrastructures from economic uncertainty, and more importantly, protect our families and the communities in which we all live. Your RDC association and committees of hard-working industry professionals, are there to assist member organizations in realizing practical solutions to our industries new and ever changing demands, and are there to provide you ways and means to transform uncertainty into certainty!

Bernie Cook, Brenntag Canada Inc. Mr. Cook has worked in the chemical distribution industry for almost 40 years, with a range of experiences that encompass, research and development, analytical services, quality assurance, environmental management, management systems lead auditor, corporate compliance, and technical support. While currently serving in the capacity of Code Committee Chair for Responsible Distribution Canada, Mr. Cook also serves on committees with the Canadian Standards Association, SMC to ISO/TC176 on ISO 9001, The Chlorine Institute committees in support of the CHLOREP mutual aid emergency response program, and works with the Canadian Emergency Response Contractors Alliance as a TEAP III assessor. References: The Associated Press, Christopher Bodeen, Death toll rises to 62 in China chemical plant blast, Published Friday, March 22, 2019

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Confusion

IN THE INGREDIENTS SECTOR

By: Nancy Delrue, Chair Regulatory Affair Committee

In September 2011, all food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic ingredients were added to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) 1999. These products are subjected to the New Substance Notification Regulation (NSNR) which is covered by the Environmental Assessment Unit (EAU), a division of Health Canada (HC). Prior to this regulation ingredients were exempt, however since this transition, the result has been confusion.

environmental assessment). Once the approval is granted, the ingredient is added to the Health Canada website. Companies, foreign or domestic, automatically assume since it has been approved by Health Canada, and listed on their website and is no longer subject to rICL or the NSNR. There are multiple divisions within HC, where more confusion occurs because the ICL nomination would be required if it is not already on one (1) of the inventory lists.

Compliance is a legal and Responsible Distribution requirement. Members work hard to ensure compliance, but sometimes this is not an easy job, especially in the food industry. The fun starts when we ask our suppliers to verify their raw material(s) against the approved Canadian inventory lists. First you must explain to your Principles that Canada treats these type of ingredients as if they were a chemical. You also need to explain, the ingredients could be covered under one of the three inventory lists: (1) Domestic Substance List (DSL), (2) Revised In-Commerce List (r-ICL) or (3) Natural Definition. Of course, there are other issues to contend with, such as, approved ingredients listed on the Government of Canada and Canadian Food Inspection Agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (CFIA) website or Food and Drug Regulations where companies automatically assume this is approved and included on the inventory list.

To add to the chaos, there are other issues to contend with, such as the hydrate exemption. Suppliers must verify their formulation against the three (3) inventory lists and note an ingredient is not listed on any of the lists. The Supplier notifies the distributor that the product is not listed and with follow-up, they provide the CAS number or chemical name, which results in the product being a hydrate. Anyone outside of Canada might not be aware of the regulation and the hydrate exemption, which may mean that you have been tracking the imports for no reason. (Example: Sodium Citrate Dihydrate (CAS 6132-04-3) is not listed on any inventory, however it would be covered under Sodium Citrate Anhydrous (CAS 68-04-2) which is DSL listed).

All food or drink consumed by humans are automatically approved in Canada, except novel food or food additives covered under the Food and Drug regulation. This is where the confusion begins. The EAU created the ICL inventory specifically to capture all legacy and new ingredients, which include novel and food additivities in commerce between January 1, 1987 and September 13, 2001. Companies continue to make novel food or food additive submissions, which go through an approval process with Health Canada. Companies must provide specific scientific, physiological and toxicological data to have the ingredient approved (without an

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Health Canada continually approves and posts novel foods or food additives. Companies will continue to assume, since it is posted on their website, it is an automatic approved ingredient, even though the regulation specifically states food additives and novel foods should be nominated to the rICL. RDC has engaged with EAU to see if we can get some of these issues resolved, to ensure that everyone is following the regulations as they were intended. This would include all sectors, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetics. RDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regulatory Affairs Committee will continue to work with Health Canada to work on a less confusing outcome.

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WESTERN CHAPTER REPORT By: Jim Bird, Eastern Regional Director Responsible Distribution Canada

The Western Chapter has been alternating meetings between BC and Alberta with four meetings a year. Two meetings in BC (Richmond/Delta/Surrey) and two meetings in Alberta (Edmonton/Leduc). Our objective is to collectively take on regulatory or operational issues affecting Western members and let our membership and association be known to western regulators and service organizations who offer operational services of interest. Rail service issues have been number one for members in the Edmonton area and the Port of Vancouver. This is followed by road carrier shortages and traffic congestion for road carriers. For quite some time our BC Western Chapter has been involved with the BC Spills regulations in anticipation of these regulations coming into force for RDC members. The direct impact of these regulations on our membership appears to still be a long way off. The current BC government has sent very few signals as to when we might ever expect to have the regulations apply to chemicals other than the crude oil that they have been focused on. As a result, our Western Chapter has moved to an arm’s length position until we see our further involvement. The RCMP regularly attend our meetings, specifically in the Edmonton area. Both RDC and the RCMP Unit, involved with Chemical Diversion, view communication as vital to curtail our products from entering the illicit market. TransCAER involvement is very important and it is through the Western Chapter that we get the members

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involved. The two Western Regional TransCAER (BC and Prairie Region) events are covered in our meetings and where it is advantageous, we ask western members to get involved. For 2019 we are starting off the year with CANDO Rail Services who have a program for rail logistics. Their program offers full tracking/tracing in real time and many other features of value to those who receive and ship via rail. Although this meeting will take place in the Edmonton area in April, we will offer the CANDO Rail presentation as a WebEx so that as many members as possible may benefit. We plan to have a joint meeting in BC with the BC Trucking Association on the road carrier issues mentioned above. The date has not been set yet for that meeting. Both Alberta and BC have developed provincial transportation inspection programs through road side blitz and scale inspection. RDC will continue to reach out to the provinces, Transport Canada and the TDG Directorate to have our voices heard. In 2019 we plan to bring these folks to a Western Chapter meeting and get to know each other. A disturbing trend that we noticed in 2018 was a falling attendance. We all know that “busyness” and doing more with less people has affected us all. For our Western Chapter we are exploring how to deliver our objectives in such a work environment. More use of WebEx? Less face to face meetings? At this point we are not sure of the answer, but we intend to keep the Western Chapter as a value added feature for our Western Members.

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Company N CLEARTECH NAMED “CANADA’S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES” ClearTech is honoured to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 2019. Each year, hundreds of private Canadian companies undergo a rigorous application process, but only the best of the best receive this prestigious designation. The competition measures much more than financial prowess. It recognizes overall business performance and sustained growth; further, it acknowledges the efforts of the entire organization. According to Randy Bracewell, President of ClearTech: “The Best Managed program forced us to evaluate our processes, strategies, and performance. Going forward, it provides a platform to showcase our people and everything they have accomplished. For a private company who likes to fly under the radar, it’s empowering for our team to get national recognition in the business community. To be best managed you must have the best people. I’m proud to say at ClearTech, we have Canada’s best. This award is testament to that.”

FENN & FENN FORMS PART OF UNISONSTEADFAST Fenn & Fenn is pleased to announce that we are now a part of unisonSteadfast, one of the largest independent global brokerage networks. unisonSteadfast is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany with regional centres in Chicago, Illinois and Sydney, Australia. The group enjoys strategic partnerships with many major insurers and service providers and will benefit from a broad range of industry expertise. We can now access a worldwide network of brokers on 6 continents and 130 countries with capabilities to service international exposures for our current and future clients. We have always taken pride in finding different ways to provide value to our clients and joining this network will continue that commitment. If your organization has foreign or international risk exposures, please feel free to contact us and ask how your business can benefit from this new relationship.

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TRANSCOURT COLLABORATES WITH TRAILERS OF TEXAS Transcourt Tank Leasing, one of North America’s leading tank trailer providers, is proud to announce that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Trailers of Texas, a major tank trailer distributor located in Houston. As part of this agreement, Trailers of Texas will become the official Transcourt Tank Leasing representative in the Gulf Coast – USA. “The synergy between the two trailer specialists will bring complementary strength to better serve Transcourt’s customers in the Gulf region” says Shawn Rogers Transcourt’s VP, Business Development for North America. “Having been in business for some 20 years and sharing a lot of our values and objectives, we believe that Trailers of Texas is the right fit for us”, explains Bruce Daccord, president of Transcourt Tank Leasing. “We are very pleased to be able to work with such a quality partner and we’re excited to see where this will lead Transcourt in the U.S.A. in 2019 and beyond.” Transcourt Tank Leasing was founded in 1997, specifically to meet the leasing and long-term rental needs of the liquid and dry bulk transport industry. Transcourt’s large rental fleet of tankers is available to customers across North America. A wide selection of tank trailer configurations is available to a variety of unique industry segments and includes stainless and aluminum tankers, propane trailers, crude oil and condensate tankers as well as dry bulk trailers. Trailers of Texas was founded in 1995 and has grown to become a major tank trailer dealer in the USA. Present owners Randy Dickerson and Nick Harmon and their experienced staff have been successful by providing the highest quality trailers on the market to help their clients get the job done and solve their bulk transportation needs.

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NewA F F I L I A T E S SPARTAN RESPONSE INC.

Spartan Response Inc. has recently joined Responsible Distribution Canada (RDC) as an Affiliate Member. Formed in 2012 and based out of Hamilton, Ontario, Spartan Response provides integrated services across multiple lines of business to offer their customers high value solutions for their business challenges. Spartan Response has a solid track record in servicing and responding to standard and complex projects across a broad range of industries and sectors including municipalities, industrial, manufacturing, high hazard products, construction, chemical, energy and rail.

• CAER Hamilton, Niagara, Toronto North & Toronto West • Canadian Society of Safety Engineering • Hamilton Halton Construction Association • Ontario Water Wastewater Certification Office (OWWCO) • Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) • Canada Green Building Council (LEED) • Canadian Emergency Response Contractors’ Alliance (CERCA) The Spartan Response team is looking forward to working with the members of RDC on a broad range of Industrial, HazMat Emergency Response, Confined Space and Health & Safety related matters. For more information, or to connect with Spartan Response: Contact: Kevin Wallace, Managing Director 905-573-1010 Ext: 101 or kwallace@spartanresponse.com

They’re also known as leaders in providing quality training services at their state-ofthe-art facility and on client sites by offering comprehensive industry-specific programs and certifications led by industry experts who bring best in class experience and knowledge to the classroom. Spartan Response understands the importance of combining safety and technical expertise with best-value and diligent scheduling to support their client requirements. This results in their ability to help them confidently build and sustain their assets. Spartan Include:

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• Industrial Cleaning • 24/7 Emergency Response • Confined Space & Standby Rescue • Health & Safety Audits & Consulting • Training Services • Specialty NFPA Training • Engineering & Project Management • Equipment Sales & Rentals • Gas Detection Sales & Rental The Spartan Response Team consists of management and field operations personnel that have a wide coverage of industry and field experience. In addition to the services they provide, Health & Safety is a central part of their culture, and are proud to hold a zero incidents record since the company’s inception. They are also active members of various associations and committees including:

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EmployeeN E W S NORTHSPEC CHEMICALS EXPANDS TEAM

Northspec Chemicals Corp. is pleased to announce the hiring of Marjorie Lepage in the role of Technical Sales Specialist/R&D Support. Marjorie acquired her Bachelors Degree in Chemistry from the University of Cergy Pontoise in France and Masters from ESCOM (Ecole de Chimie Organique et Minérale). She worked as a Formulation Chemist/R&D Product Manager at Mapei in Saint Alban, France, for more than 12 years before moving to Toronto in search of a new challenge. We are very excited to have her join our team. Northspec is known in the market for its technical capabilities, and with the addition of Marjorie, our strength in the construction chemicals industry has been significantly upgraded. Marjorie will be responsible for sales support and assisting with customer formulations. With Marjorie’s support, Northspec will also embark on the creation of laboratory facilities to better serve our customers’ needs and facilitate product integration of our key suppliers.

TANDET HONOURED AS TRUCK HERO AT OTA AWARDS

For Frank Vieria, saving a life – or two – is just part of a day’s work. Vieria, a tanker driver for the Tandet group’s Connell Transport, was just about to deliver his load to a customer in downtown Toronto last year when he heard a loud crash behind his left shoulder. He saw that a passenger car had rear-ended a roll-off truck in the opposite lane and one of the truck’s overhanging steel beams had gone through the front windshield. He quickly pulled his truck to the side of the two-lane road and leapt out to assist. When he approached the driver’s side of the car, Frank noticed part of the broken steering column had pierced the driver’s throat. “He was bleeding profusely,” Vieria recalls. “There was blood all over him and in the car. He was in shock and it looked like he was losing consciousness.” Frank instinctually pried open the car door and maneuvered his arm and hands underneath the penetrating steel beam. He immediately applied pressure on the open wound

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to try and stop the flow of blood. “I remember my arm, all the way up to my elbow was covered in blood.” With his free hand, Frank dialed 9-11 and spoke to an emergency services operator. All of a sudden, someone approached him from behind. Frank turned around to see it was the driver of the roll-off truck; but once the man caught a glimpse of the graphic scene inside the car he passed out and hit the pavement. “So, with one hand I’m trying to stop the blood. With the other hand I’m on my cell phone trying to explain the situation to 9-11,” Vieria explains. “And then this other fellow comes out of nowhere and passes out right in front of me and I notice his leg and half of his body are on the other side of the yellow line. Cars from the oncoming lane are going down the hill and approaching pretty fast. I’m thinking … well, this can’t be good! “There was a lot happening at the same time.” While still applying as much force as he could on the wound of the injured man in the car and trying to explain to emergency services on the phone that a second man was now in need of attention, Frank used his leg to hook around the fallen man’s waist and pull him out of the way of oncoming traffic. Paramedics arrived soon after and took over the scene. They thanked Frank for his efforts and asked him to move his truck. He got back in his truck and immediately delivered his load. “I asked my customer if I could wash my hands. Then I ate lunch shortly after and went on with my work day.” Thankfully, because of Frank’s decisive actions, the man in the car was taken to hospital and survived. The truck driver was treated at the scene and quickly released. For his selfless actions Frank Vieria was presented with the Bridgestone-Ontario Trucking Association Truck Hero Award at the OTA’s awards dinner gala in Toronto last night. “Frank was extraordinary,” says Scott Tilley, president of the Tandet Group. “What he did was very brave and selfless, but it also exemplifies what we want to exhibit to the public that trucking is more than just driving a truck. We are very proud of him.” In presenting Frank with the award, Jim Devlin, national feel account executive with Bridgestone Canada, added: “All of us are captivated by heroic deeds, but not everyone has the capacity to rise to the occasion when disaster strikes. Frank stopped when no one else would. For his courageousness, selflessness and integrity in the face of an emergency Frank is truly deserving of this prestigious award.” Full Tandet Interview is available on YouTube

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EmployeeN E W S TRANSCOURT STRENGTHENS TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA

Transcourt Tank Leasing strengthens its team in Western Canada with the appointment of Jason Hugo to the role of Regional Account Manager, Western Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.) Jason is well known in the tank industry with over 20 years of sales experience with several tank trailer manufacturers and repair facilities. “To support the growth of our business in Western Canada and better serve our customers in this market, we have decided to restructure the territory and add an additional member to our team” says Transcourt’s VP Business Development, Shawn Rogers.

As part of this territory restructuring Kevin Quick now assumes the position of Key Account Manager – Oil & Gas, focusing primarily on the crude, condensate and NGL segments while Jason as Regional Account Manager will attend to customers in the chemical, petroleum and dry bulk sectors. “Kevin’s experience, industry knowledge, as well as his proximity to our client base together with Jason broad knowledge and understanding of trailer specs, maintenance and repair of tank trailers will definitely enable us to provide a higher level of service to our customers in the west” says Transcourt’s President, Bruce Daccord.

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RDC’s 2019 AGM

June 4TH - 6TH, 2019 Hilton Saint John New Brunswick Tuesday June 4th Board of Directors Meeting 8:00am - 11:00am Lunch & Networking 12:00pm - 1:00pm TRANSPORTATION Workshop 1:00pm - 4:00pm John Corey, Canadian Transportation Agency 1:15pm - 2:00pm Transportation 2.0 Panel 2:00pm - 4:00pm OTA & Canadian Trucking Alliance 4:00pm - 4:45pm Stand Up Cocktail Reception 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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The only way you survive is you continuously transform into something else. It’s this idea of continuous transformation that makes you an innovation company. Ginni Rometty, President & CEO | IBM

Wednesday June 5th

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To encourage your success through an everchanging market,

Annual Member’s Meeting & Breakfast TRANSFORMING in a Moving Market Welcome from Mayor of Saint John Keynote Speaker: Chris Mathers Jesus Atias, Dow Canada Networking Break Sean Simpson, Ipsos Jeremy Pafford, ICIS Lunch & Networking Tour of Irving Pulp & Paper Mill Saint Awesome Dinner & Beverage Crawl

8:00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 1:00pm 9:00am - 9:15am 9:15am-10:15am 10:15am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:15am 11:15am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:15pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm 1:45pm - 4:00pm 5:00pm - 10:00pm

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Canada has prepared a conference programme designed to ignite innovative thinking. The TRANSFORMATION conference will give each attendee an opportunity to learn, share and network, in Saint John, New Brunswick, also known as Saint Awesome!

KEYNOTE: CYBER SECURITY: THE INVISIBLE WAR CHRIS MATHERS Crime, Terrorism & Security Expert

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KEYNOTE: CYBER SECURITY: THE INVISIBLE WAR CHRIS MATHERS Crime, Terrorism and Security Expert Chris Mathers spent most of his life working undercover for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, US Drug Enforcement Administration, and the US Customs Service. Posing as a gangster, a drug trafficker, and even as a money launderer, Mathers has seen and done it all. In his extraordinary talks, Mathers takes audiences into the underworld that only he can describe, letting people in on the stunning stories and secrets harboured by terrorists and those involved in organized crime.

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Mathers retired after a 20-year career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. At the time of his retirement, he was the senior undercover operator at the RCMP Proceeds of Crime Section where he established and operated a number of “storefront” money laundering businesses in Canada and the US, targeting Colombian, Russian, and Asian crime groups. Mathers personally infiltrated criminal organizations in North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe. A popular media commentator and speaker, Mathers has served as a consultant on several feature films and documentaries relating to organized crime, espionage and money laundering. He has appeared on television and radio interviews and on all of the Canadian national news networks.

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TRANSPORTATION WORKSHOP WHAT DOES BILL C-49 DO TRANSPORTATION WORKSHOP FOR YOU?

TRANSPORTATION PANEL: TRANSPORTATION 2.0Workshop DEBATE Supply Chain Professionals

JOHN COREY WHAT DOES BILL C-49 DO Team Leader, Mediation FOR YOU? Canadian Transportation Agency JOHN COREY Team Leader, Mediation ADVOCATING FOR THE Agency CTA Canadian Transportation

PANEL: TRANSPORTATION 2.0 DEBATE

Following an overwhelming request for a sequel toSupply 2018’sChain transportation and supply chain panel Professionals discussion, Brenntag North America, Caron Transportation, DSN Chemical Transportation, Following an overwhelming request for a sequel J.D. Irving transportation and Univar Canada will present the to 2018’s and supply chain panel Transportation 2.0 debate. This discussion, Brenntag North America, year’s Caron discussion will cover topics such as Transportation, DSNcontroversial Chemical Transportation, autonomous J.D. Irving andtrucks, Univar safety Canada vs. will productivity present the and supplier relationships. Transportation 2.0 debate. This year’s

STEVE LASKOWSKI President, OTA & Canadian ADVOCATING FOR THE CTA Trucking Alliance STEVE LASKOWSKI President, OTA & Canadian Trucking Alliance

MAURICE JOSEPH Vice President, Logistics MAURICE JOSEPH Vice President, Logistics BRUNO MULLER President BRUNO MULLER President DOUG KIMMERLY President & CEO DOUG KIMMERLY President & CEO

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES, IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES Charles Dickens – A Tale of Two Cities

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For some of us of a certain age, we have seen some strange stuff: man walking on the moon for the first time, an assassination of a president, the FLQ, Tiny Tim and the wall coming down in Germany. But for the younger and fresh industry people, they’re trying to figure out what we are leaving behind for them. I have to admit, I find myself constantly wondering what the … I cannot remember a time when every day there was a possibility of everything going “sideways”. It’s not just social media, because people drive the news, either by writing or reading it. The medium is the thing, it still needs the human touch. It’s so easy to blame others or deny it’s here in Canada, this feeling of “fake news.” At the association, we are struggling with the realities of consolidation. Will there be more? Who will it be? Reality: Probably and could be any company. Where is the industry headed? Are commodities a sure thing? Will specialty chemicals lead us into the future? Where should I invest for my company? Reality: More than likely all of the above. What is the government’s focus? Will there be more regulations inflicted upon us? Does government know what we do? Will we get recognition for Responsible Distribution® and Responsible Care®? In all likelihood… yes, maybe, probably, who knows. This is the industry’s conundrum right now - the not knowing. Planning, preparing, and training are sure things we can do to be ready when the time comes and some of the questions above are answered.

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• Training & educating your people. One of the priorities for candidates looking for work are companies who continually upgrade their personnel. RDC’s Chemical Supply Chain Management program is recognized by government for the content and they have had input on the substance.

• Advocating for your industry. Be part of the reason for the change. Together we can and have made a difference in Ottawa and your province. RDC’s members are champions of health & safety, transportation and environmental protection. • Communicating for your company, community, industry and country. You can do it by performing safely, monitoring your progress, being active on committees, attending meetings, implementing new systems & strategies and never being satisfied with the status quo. You Be The Chemist is a terrific opportunity to get your staff involved with outreach in your community to develop and have an impact on the future leaders of tomorrow. When you look at things this way, it doesn’t seem so bad after all. There are actions you can take right now to help your reality be the one you want. You can be the change. At RDC, the current situation is “steady as she goes.” The Board is being cautiously optimistic. There is a review of programs and offerings, government files and resource management, while meeting the needs of the membership. Rest assured, RDC’s core values remain unchanged, which are the same as your Company’s. RDC will strive to ensure a positive return on your membership investment at the lowest possible price. That’s a certainty. Cathy

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2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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TRANS FORMATION

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The only way you survive is you continuously transform into something else. It’s this idea of continuous transformation that makes you an innovation company. Ginni Rometty, President & CEO | IBM

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