Statement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, On The Keystone XL Pipeline


Canada and the United States enjoy the single most important energy relationship in the world. We will continue to work with the US to further strengthen energy security for both our nations.

Meanwhile, our Government is moving ahead on creating jobs and economic prosperity for all Canadians. 
The responsible development of the enormous resources provided by our oil sands is expected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs spread across the country, generating significant economic benefits.

We cannot understate the fact that these benefits fund critical services for Canadians, including health care and education.

99% of our oil exports currently flow to the United States. Today’s decision by the Obama Administration underlines the importance of diversifying and expanding our markets, including the growing Asian market, to help ensure the financial security of Canadians and families for decades to come.” Read More

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Written byMatt Ball
on April 22, 2012

A feature in the New York Times outlines the battle that is brewing in Congress to defend the use of...

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