Oil Sands
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WSP to buy Alberta engineering firm for $366M
The deal is supported by an $80-million investment in WSP divided equally between its two largest investors: the Caisse de depot and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
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Cenovus taking steps to improve performance at Foster Creek oil sands project
Lowering the steam-to-oil ratio would reduce environmental impact—and cost
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U.S. State Department issues report on Keystone XL, raises no major objections
Approval process not over—government departments have 90 days to comment on report
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Kerry says U.S. won’t be pushed into Keystone decision
Says Canada will have to wait until U.S. has completed public interest, environmental analysis
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Energy company CEOs defend oil sands; reject criticism by film, music celebrities
Neil Young’s recent comments have ired TransCanada’s Russ Girling and Cenovus Energy’s Brian Ferguson
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PM Harper to keep focus on economy, Northern Gateway
The PM is expected to highlight the recently signed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union
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We don't have a petro dollar: Jayson Myers
CME head takes aim at Pembina report pointing to the oil sands’ effect on the Canadian dollar
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Imports dampen Canadian oil sands opportunities: report
Conference Board of Canada report points to burgeoning imports of manufactured goods that could be sourced locally.
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Manufacturing Growth & Innovation Centre
Delivering the latest strategies and news for small and mid-sized industrial companies on the move
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Groups want inquiry into oil sands steam extraction method
80 per cent of the oil sands may eventually be accessed by pumping steam underground rather than open-pit mining; group says it’s important to get it right
