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Bob Masterson

Bob Masterson is the president and CEO of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC). To learn more about the industry’s commitment to innovation and sustainability visit: www.canadianchemistry.ca


The great 2024 rail labour disruption is already underway

One railway has already suspended service to facilities that produce key chemicals like chlorine and sulphuric acid. These products are essential for providing clean, safe drinking water in nearly every municipality in Canada.

opinion | BY BOB MASTERSON | August 15, 2024

Improving rail safety is a journey that never ends

Some of the dozens of measures introduced since the Lac Mégantic, Que., tragedy a decade ago include stringent tank car requirements, speed restrictions, key route risk assessments, stronger liability and compensation rules, and increased awareness.

opinion | BY BOB MASTERSON | April 12, 2023

Canadian chemistry sector well-placed to lead sectoral transformations

opinion | BY BOB MASTERSON | December 6, 2021

Despite the blistering pace of job losses industrywide, chemical, plastics sector sees growth opportunities

opinion | BY BOB MASTERSON | June 12, 2020

Whole-of-society approach needed to keep plastics in economy, but out of landfills

opinion | BY BOB MASTERSON | June 12, 2019

Clean fuel standard will lead to a tug-of-war between economy and environment

opinion | BY BOB MASTERSON | April 8, 2019

Let’s end plastic waste

opinion | BY BOB MASTERSON, MARCELO LU | February 27, 2019

A path forward on Canada’s pollution law

opinion | BY TIM GRAY, BOB MASTERSON, DEVON PAGE | June 4, 2018

Moving Canada to a zero-waste economy requires chemistry

opinion | BY BOB MASTERSON | April 30, 2018

Embracing allies in climate change: chemistry’s role in a low carbon economy

opinion | BY BOB MASTERSON | December 4, 2017

NAFTA facilitates growth, job creation, enhanced co-operation in chemistry industry

opinion | BY BOB MASTERSON | September 22, 2017

Feds should pay more attention to Canada’s chemistry sector

opinion | BY BOB MASTERSON | April 10, 2017

Canada needs more chemistry: bold leadership is needed to attract and win new investments

opinion | BY BOB MASTERSON | October 3, 2016