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Oil Sands, Energy Security, Climate & Environment
November 12, 2009 | Reuters

Canada’s oil sands resource is one of the most valuable resources in that country. Many people want to develop it and many others do not. Lisa Raitt, Canadian Natural Resources Minister and her staff are lobbying in the United States to promote development.


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