The Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association of Canada (HPBAC) is a trade association, dedicated to serving the needs of our members, established for the purpose of:

• providing a voice for the industry
• promoting and protecting the interests of those engaged in the hearth, patio and barbecue industries
• coordinating and integrating the needs of industry dealers, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers
• providing educational and networking opportunities to all our members on both national and regional levels
• promoting consumer awareness of the benefits associated with our products.

Protect

Through our work with government agencies and on standards committees, HPBAC contributes to the well-being of the sector and encourages innovation in design, technology, choice and finance, offering:

• Canada’s leading source of objective, reliable hearth and barbecue information
• Answers to questions about buying or maintaining an appliance, as well as planning or adapting a home to meet changing needs
• Insightful research, timely forecasts and detailed analysis of trends, demographics and consumer preferences
• Best practices in appliance installation, operation and maintenance to help ensure the buying public get the most out of our members’ offerings.

Promote

Our members offer a comprehensive range of hearth, barbecue and patio products and our job is to help provide the information needed to help Canadians make better choices for their homes and businesses.We are a source of relevant industry information and statistics which are helpful in the promotion of the industry.

Homeowners can trust HPBAC’s unbiased advice and assistance. As Canada’s national industry association, we strive to present information objectively. We have some of the best, most credible information available anywhere in Canada.

Educate the Public

Working with our federal, provincial, territorial and non-government partners HPBAC has helped Canadians from all walks of life access quality, affordable heating and decorative equipment with:

Burn it Smart to educate Canadians on the need for responsible wood heating that is efficient, safe and healthy

• EnerGuide for Gas Fireplaces – HPBAC has contributed to the creation of standards for the testing of gas fireplaces, and administers the EnerGuide for Gas Fireplaces program.We’re helping to ensure Canadians have the information they need to make better choices.We’ve also helped in the development of the EnerChoice certification mark in BC which identifies the highest performing gas appliances.
• Aboriginal Capacity Development Initiatives – HPBAC and WETT have worked together to address the quality and safety of wood heating appliances both on and off-reserve through training initiatives with First Nations trainers.
• Gas Fireplace Safety – HPBAC has initiated a campaign for Gas Fireplace Safety with our Hot Glass Warning logo and has participated in Burn Prevention Day at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children.

Educate Our Members

HPBAC provides business and technical training opportunities to members on a regional and national basis.We work with industry experts to develop workshops and programs tailored for our members to help them build business and improve their staff’s sales and technical skills.We also provide opportunities for members to learn more about regional and national issues that affect their business and to learn from one another.

Although a national association, our structure includes four Regional Chapters that are working within communities. This enables us to support our members on local or regional issues.