Aboriginal health concerns are obstacle to oilsands growth: government foreign outreach strategy

“The federal government views potential health impacts of oilsands development on Aboriginal communities as an obstacle to promoting the industry’s image and its growth in the United States, says a …

Alberta’s oil wealth and the big question for Harper

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has often referred to Canada as an emerging ”energy superpower” due largely to the development of the Alberta oil sands. But what has been the long-term legacy of …

Oil sands lobbying without end, vows American petroleum institute

“Schild does public relations for the American Petroleum Institute (API), considered the top oil and gas lobby group on Capitol Hill. Part of its job is to lead lobbying campaigns …

Killer of US clean energy laws now running for Alberta Premier

Gary Mar loves to cook. It’s his way of relaxing after a hard day’s work — lobbying against U.S. clean energy laws, say, or making ”aggressive” oil sands pitches to hostile members …

Killer of US clean energy laws now running for Alberta premier

“Gary Mar loves to cook. It’s his way of relaxing after a hard day’s work — lobbying against U.S. clean energy laws, say, or making “aggressive” oil sands pitches to …

Exclusive: Canada warns EU of trade conflict over oil sands

“The Canadian government has stepped up lobbying in Europe for its highly-polluting tar sands industry, repeating its threats of trade conflict, a leaked letter shows. The letter dated March 18 …