The oil sands : toward sustainable development / Chair: Lee Richardson. : XC49-391/1-1-01

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This Standing Committee report describes oil sands production in relation to sustainable development. The report discusses the economic benefits of developing the oil sands. It also considers several other issues, including the environmental, employment, and financial costs surrounding oil sands activities. The report lays out the perspectives of several parties who addressed the committee. It presents the committee’s conclusions and 22 recommendations, in areas such as federal legislation, working with the Alberta government, and working with Aboriginal peoples.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Parliament. House of Commons.
Title The oil sands : toward sustainable development / Chair: Lee Richardson.
Series title Report of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language Bilingual-[English | French]
Format Paper
Note(s) "Fourth report."
Publishing information House of Commons March 2007.
Binding Softcover
Description English text, viii, 82p. : graphs, table, tables ; 27 cm.
ISBN 978-0-660-63358-9
Catalogue number
  • XC49-391/1-1-01
Subject terms Petroleum
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