Attend a MOPIA Awareness Session
MOPIA will be hosting a series of outreach sessions across Manitoba beginning June 20 in Winkler. Special guest speakers may be included in certain venues from Manitoba Apprenticeship and Canada’s Switch-Out Program. Plan to attend, but pre-register as space is limited. All events are free to our stakeholders and likley include a complimentary light breakfast or lunch. The details of the location and time will be emailed to those who register here: Awareness Session Registration Form 2012
- June 19 Winkler 12 noon at The Days Inn (lunch provided)
- June 21 Brandon 12 noon at TBA (lunch provided)
- June 26 Portage la Prairie 12 noon at The Super 8 (lunch provided)
- June 27 Winnipeg 7:30 am at TBA (breakfast provided)
- June 28 Steinbach 12 noon at The Days Inn (lunch provided)
- July 10 Lac du Bonnet
- July 11 Gimli
- July 12 Morris
- July 17 Thompson
- July 18 Flin Flon
- July 19 Dauphin
Certification Renewals 2012-2013
Certification Renewals are due June 1 each year.
Download the form below, and return it with your annual fee to keep your certification status.
Certification Renewal 2012
Selling of Products by Retail Outlets
Retailers are obligated to comply with the same legislation as air conditioning contractors and wholesalers. Retailers may only sell regulated products (i.e. split A/C units, regulated refrigerants and parts connected to the closed refrigerant loop) to those who are certified through MOPIA and to companies that hold a valid Secondary Distributor Permit. Retailers must also hold a Secondary Distributor Permit if they are importing regulated products into Manitoba. MOPIA will be developing further information for consumers, retailers and wholesalers soon. Contact MOPIA if you require further info.
MOPIA’s 18th AGM held, April 23, 2012
MOPIA hosted our 18th AGM on April 23, 2012. Two new Board members were elected to our Board of Directors, Mr. Jeff Hillock and Mr. Ed Kirby (welcome and we look forward to your insights). Thank you to our special guest speaker, Mr. Neil Armstrong, Apprenticeship Coodrinator who shared trades info with those in attendance.
Here is our 2010-2011 Annual Report and Financial Statements:
MOPIA’s next Certification Training Class
MOPIA is planning to host our next one-day environmental and regulation awareness certification training on Thursday, May 24 in Winnipeg. You may register by contacting us by email (mopia@mts.net) or phone (204.338.2222/1.888.667.4203) or by filling out the registration form under “Training”. The cost is $175.00.
May 2012 E-Bulletin
An archive of E-Bulletins can be found under the E-Bulletin menu.
Record Data Sheets Due
Record Data Sheets Due
Techincian Record Data sheets are due by February 1. All refrigerant use must be recorded and submitted to MOPIA. If you need assistance on how to complete them, let us help. Here is the form. You may use this one or make your own but make sure all the info is displayed.
Updated (draft) Code of Practice
Environment Canada is in the process of finalizing an updated CODE OF PRACTICE for the Elimination of FLUOROCARBON Emissions for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems. We encourage you to review the document found at: http://www.ec.gc.ca/Air/default.asp?lang=En&n=E702A47B-1
Draft Code of Practice November 2011
2012 Secondary Distributor Permits
Secondary Distributor (SD) Company Permit Renewals for 2012 are underway. If your company plans to purchase parts and/or refrigerant (or halons) in 2012, you likely require a permit. A permit may be obtained by completing the application (below) and remitting the fee ($50) to MOPIA. Please note, HCFC’s and HFC’s are regulated substances. If you have any additional questions please contact MOPIA. See: Wholesalers-Distributors of AC products 2012
23rd Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol
MOPIA officials attended the 23rd MOP. See highlights of the meeting at: http://conf.montreal-protocol.org/meeting/mop23-cop9/pre-session-documents/default.aspx and http://www.iisd.ca/ozone/mop23/
MOPIA HAS MOVED to 1082 Main Street
MOPIA has moved to our new address on Main Street, just south of Redwood and Aberdeen Avenue. Our phone number is 204.338.2222.
Program Awareness Sessions Held!
MOPIA held a series of outreach sessions across Manitoba during June and July. Thank you to those who attended and provided comments and suggestions for program improvements. For those unable to attend, the presentation powerpoint is provided here:
MOPIA Awareness Session Presentation
See the National Georgaphic 6 Degrees Climate Change at: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/six-degrees-could-change-the-world-3188/Overview#tab-Videos/05029_00
Link to Ms Universe UNEP Ambassador for Ozone and Climate video: http://www.unep.org/ozonaction/virtualtour/THEBLOG/tabid/56057/EntryId/28343/Ms-Natalie-Glebova-Miss-Universe-2005-Ambassador-of-the-Ozone2Climate-Road-Show.aspx
Sun Awareness Alert!
UV Warning – The UV Index has been 9 (very high) lately across Manitoba and even higher in other parts of Canada. See Environment Canada’s recent readings at: http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/forecast/textforecast_e.html?Bulletin=fpcn48.cwao
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Canada with an estimated 74,100 new diagnoses of non-melanoma skin cancers in 2011. Another 5,500 will be diagnosed with more serious melanoma skin cancer. So remember when the UV’s high, slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, and slap on a hat.
Retire your Fridge $40 Incentive Program:
Refrigerator Pick-up & Retirement Service
Manitoba Hydro residential customers can now save energy and money by getting rid of their old, working second refrigerators. Hydro customers can be paid $40 for a working refrigerator that’s 15 years old or more, including free in-home pick up.
Refrigerator Program Press Release
New UNEP web site links
The UNEP Secretariat has updated their websites. Visit them at:
http://ozone.unmfs.org/new_site/en/index.php
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http://ozone.unep.org/new_site/en/index.php
It’s important to keep up-to-date on UNEP’s efforts, as we continue to see news of increasingly thin ozone layer coverage in the Arctic.
http://ozone.unep.org/Publications/912_en.pdf
Also note, the next Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol will take place in November, 2011
The latest newsletter from the Ozone Secretariat is here:
OzoNews-Vol XII-30March2012
MOPIA’s 17 Annual General Meeting
MOPIA’s 17th AGM was held on March 14, 2011 in Winnipeg. View our 2009/10 Annual Report (below). Note that our 18th AGM is scheduled for March 19, 2012.
MOPIA-2010-17th-Annual-Report
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade
In Manitoba, persons working on residential air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment must have certain trade credentials. Check what is required at:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/tce/apprent/mb_trades/refrig.html