Sharpe, Andrew; Arsenault, Jean-François; Murray, Alexander - Center for the Study of Living Standards (CSLS) - 2008
The Alberta oil sands reserves represent a very valuable energy resource for Canadians. In 2007, Statistics Canada valued the oil sands at $342.1 billion, or 5 per cent Canada's total tangible wealth of $6.9 trillion. Given the oil sands' importance, it is essential to value them appropriately....