It is falsely assumed that big projects equal lots of jobs and, by extension, labour peace if not outright satisfaction. The size and scope of the tarsands means for incredibly dangerous work conditions-- some fatalities at the plants have already occurred. The products seldom get their "value added" in union-run locations, instead the heavy bitumen can be shipped to many different locations across North America for refining, denying benefits to the union. However, the Union does not represent the "guest worker", now being imported in increasing numbers as legislation is changed to make access easier, the term of exploitation last longer, without any new efforts or pathways to deciding to stay after helping tear up the earth.
Hibernia South ready to start
Nfld. Project; Construction may begin as soon as next year
By Claudia Cattaneo, Financial Post
June 16, 2009
CALGARY - Exxon Mobil Corp. is hoping to commence construction as soon as next year on a southern extension to the Hibernia oil project offshore Newfoundland, Mark Albers, senior vice-president, told analysts yesterday.
Can oil deal prompt return to The Rock?
Nathan VanderKlippe and Shawn McCarthy
Calgary, Ottawa — Globe and Mail
Tuesday, Jun. 16, 2009
Is the smell of the sea sweeter than the scent of Alberta crude?
Danny Williams thinks so. The Newfoundland and Labrador Premier trumpeted a major deal yesterday to expand the Hibernia offshore oil platform as another leap forward by a province that has already lured home thousands of workers.
Exxon joins TransCanada's Alaska pipeline project
Carrie Tait and Claudia Cattaneo, Financial Post
Thursday, June 11, 2009
CALGARY -- The world's largest publicly owned energy company has thrown its weight behind TransCanada Corp.'s effort to build a natural gas pipeline from Alaska North Slope to the rest of the United States, a move which could jam a stake through the heart of a rival pipeline plan and further haunt Canada's stalled Mackenzie Valley pipeline.
Let's just unpack some of this bullshit and put it out on the table, shall we?
Good!
Here's the point of all this. The Mackenzie Gas Project will devastate the Beaufort Delta, ravage the Colville Hills region of the Sahtu, begin a process of colonial settler population transfers to the Valley where up until this day there is still a majority of the population Dene. This will include a highway, and the "temporary" migration of 1000's of workers near small communities like Wrigley/Pedzheh Kí who currently have populations of about 200 people.
Alberta hopes to reap benefits as world focuses on Suncor-Petrocan
By Carrie Tait, Financial Post
May 30, 2009
Canadian energy group cuts output forecast again
Fri Jun 5, 2009 2:37pm EDT
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Canada's main energy producers group has cut its forecast for oil sands production for the third time in a year, blaming project deferrals and cancellations due to weak oil prices and tight credit markets.
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers said it expects oil sands production by 2015 of as much as 2.2 million barrels a day, and as little as 1.9 million if only those projects that are now in operation or under construction go ahead.
2nd June 2009
Are Private Corporations Entwined in Olympic Security?
Olympics Watch
by Tim Groves
Canada's plans to involve US Government agencies in security for the 2010 Olympics may lead to US corporations, like Mircosoft and Boeing gaining access to Canadian security information. Top Canadian security officials have traveled to US military bases, security conferences, and congressional hearings in order to keep US officials abreast of planning in Canada.
Suncor's boldest move yet
Claudia Cattaneo, Calgary Bureau Chief, Financial Post
Friday, May 29, 2009
Taking quantum leaps has been the hallmark of Suncor Energy Inc. under the leadership of Richard George.
But Suncor's boldest move yet -- the $19.2-billion takeover of Petro-Canada -- may be approved next week, when shareholders vote on Mr. George's plan to form one of Canada's largest companies and the dominant player in the oil business.
Alberta explosion sends four to hospital
Vancouver Sun
June 3, 2009
Canada not yet ready for China
Claudia Cattaneo, Financial Post
Published: Wednesday, June 03, 2009
China and Canada have talked about developing a mutually beneficial energy relationship for a long time. Yet China seems to have made significant oil and gas investments everywhere but Canada, while Canada seems to have seen an influx of significant foreign investment in energy from everywhere but China in recent years.
