Report: Alberta oil sands expected to draw $364 billion in new investment

Christian Science Monitor: A new report issued by the Conference Board of Canada suggests that Alberta's lucrative oil sands region will draw a further $364 billion in investment over the next 25 years, providing an astounding 3.2 million person-years of employment during that time. The report, titled Fuel for Thought: Benefits of Oil Sands Investment for Canada's Regions, aims to present a full overview of the financial implications of that country's largest oil retrieval project, easing worries about its environmental...

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