Letter to Canadian and U.S. Politicians about Oilsands Myths

June 4, 2009
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Simon Dyer
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A letter sent to Canadian and U.S. politicians alerting them to the availability of a new Pembina Institute resource that provides clear, factual information on the environmental impacts of Canada’s oilsands development.

Visit the Clearing the Air on Oilsands Myths publication page to download the report andslideshow.

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Simon Dyer
Deputy Executive Director/Acting Communications Director

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