Commentary: Why Ontarians should care about oil and gas (and Alberta) — 68,000 jobs
'All politics and economies may be local, but local businesses and jobs are always affected by the money flowing in from elsewhere'
'All politics and economies may be local, but local businesses and jobs are always affected by the money flowing in from elsewhere'
Alberta and its main industry support thousands of jobs and create billions in GDP and markets for Ontario businesses
Billions in revenue have flowed into federal coffers thanks to Albertans and their chief industry
Over a 12-year period, Albertans and their main industry contributed $512 billion and $50 billion respectively to Ottawa
Amid 2016 swoon in oil prices, Canadian energy industry remained important contributor to output, GDP and jobs
Market access key to unleashing the economic potential of natural resource sector
Despite ebbing investment, industry turnaround could be in the cards with major projects moving forward
While oil and gas investment has grown substantially in other parts of the world, Canada has failed to keep pace
Russia, Asia and the U.S. saw energy investment surge over nine-year period while Canada lagged behind
'As emissions intensity in the Canadian oil sector continue to decline, the rest of the world will begin to take notice'