While NRCan is trying to position itself as having a balanced view of the issue (see document “Draft NRCan Oil Sands Communications Plan”), this analysis makes clear where their priority lies. Instead of taking action to reduce the impact dirty […]
This blog post from NRDC’s Susan Casey-Lefkowitz analyzes the two life cycle assessment reports commissioned by the Alberta Energy Research Insitute. “Studies Confirm Tar Sands Dirtiest of Dirty Oils.” Susan Casey-Lefkowitz’s blog. July 23, 2009.
NRDC’s Susan Casey-Lefkowitz blog post about Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA) report that claims tar sands is central to U.S. energy supply. “The study says that tar sands oil has moved from “fringe to center” of US energy supply. Yet, […]
This article gives a good introduction to tar sands lobbying occurring in Washington on behalf of Alberta. “Alberta hires consultants to lobby Washington.”
This article gives a good introduction to tar sands lobbying occurring in Washington. “Big-league players step up for oil sands.” Claudia Cattaneo, Financial Post. March 11, 2009.
This document outlines the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade’s role in the Oil sands outreach strategy. Interestingly it notes key players involved within the governemnt such as NRCan, EC, but also Health Canada and the Depatment of Indian […]
Ambassador Ross Hornby comments: “The Ambassador further noted that oil sands were expected to become an important issue, as some Members of the European Parliament are currently contemplating a resolution that would prevent European companies from investing in oil sands, […]
The Alberta government helped block global warming legislation in the state of Maryland, according to Premier Ed Stelmach. Read more…….
BBM message sent from Tom Wallace to several Natural Resource Canada employees stating his need for help on the International Energy Association ministerial communiqué.
This is part of the the Government of Alberta’s public relations campaign. Ed Stelmach submitted this as a letter to the Washington Post, but the paper refused to print it. Ed Stelmach bought advertisement space and had it printed. Alberta […]
