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This is a Federal Government issue; therefore, the only option we have for change is support from your local MP.
We are reaching out to you for support by way of writing your MP.

This is a non-partisan issue, so party affiliation is not a factor.

The Specialty Vehicle Association of BC (SVABC) has a provincial mandate; however, we fully support the contact your MP initiative.
Please e mail your MP using the draft below in blue, of course you can compose your own statement.

This link takes you to the contact information for all of the local Members of Parliament – Click on the member you want to write to and the contact info will come up. https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/search.

Dear MP ……….
We have lost our ability to have pure gasoline available to us in Canada. Ethanol is now mandated in all grades of fuel in Canada.

The NAACC, the organization tasked with representing the hobby at the Federal Level, has contacted the Federal Government to ask that they allow Chevron 94 and Shell 91 to remain ethanol-free or, at the very least, have a one percent addition for compliance requirements.

As collector vehicle owners, we are aware that ethanol fuel destroys fuel tanks, rubber fuel components, carburetor, and mechanical fuel pumps in older non fuel injected vehicles.
The process is accelerated if the vehicle is not driven frequently.
You should know that ‘phase separation’ of fuel is a serious issue.
There are cases where the carburetor fuel bowl has corroded through, resulting in fuel spilling onto the top of the engine.
(which resulted in a fire)
I am asking for your support of our request for a change back as stated above.
Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Best Regards
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NOTE < This does not include many other sectors and equipment such as; ethanol in the fuel for small engines , outboards, chainsaws, farm equipment, construction tools, etc., etc. This is an important issue!

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