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Nicoalbum Champion Author Ottawa Posts:6,021 Points:1,189,025 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 11:31:56 AM Ignore Nicoalbum Report Abuse Canada’s oil is the environmentally responsible choice for the U.S., Canada’s natural resources minister said in Chicago Tuesday. Canada is and wants to remain the U.S.’s most important energy partner, building on a long multi-layered partnership between the two countries. Our countries both committed to environmental protection and to continually improving technology. Mr. Oliver made it clear that Canada’s future is not tied to any one pipeline and efforts to develop the oil sands and seek out new customers will continue. There are currently two proposals for pipelines to move crude from the oil sands to British Columbia. This would open the door for Canadian crude to growing markets in Asia. There are also proposals to move oil east to refineries in Québec and Atlantic Canada. These a Visit Financial Post for full article

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Canada’s oil is the environmentally responsible choice for the U.S., Canada’s natural resources minister said in Chicago Tuesday. Canada is and wants to remain the U.S.’s most important energy partner, building on a long multi-layered partnership between the two countries. Our countries both committed to environmental protection and to continually improving technology.

Mr. Oliver made it clear that Canada’s future is not tied to any one pipeline and efforts to develop the oil sands and seek out new customers will continue.

There are currently two proposals for pipelines to move crude from the oil sands to British Columbia. This would open the door for Canadian crude to growing markets in Asia. There are also proposals to move oil east to refineries in Québec and Atlantic Canada. These a
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sjf238 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:1,215 Points:647,955 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 2:29:59 PM Ignore sjf238 Report Abuse Ok.
Trudat316 Veteran Author Missouri Posts:323 Points:54,290 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:42:34 AM Ignore Trudat316 Report Abuse Then refine it yourself, Canada.
Nicoalbum Champion Author Ottawa Posts:6,021 Points:1,189,025 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 11:13:31 PM Ignore Nicoalbum Report Abuse Pipeline or not, crude will be delivered somewhere
listerone Champion Author Boston Posts:3,380 Points:878,765 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 9:45:26 PM Ignore listerone Report Abuse I'm sure it would be best for both countries if the pipeline is built.But Osama Obama couldn't care less about what's best for either country.
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:11,095 Points:1,623,180 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 9:00:47 PM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse How much has Minister Oliver's nose grown after this fib? So glad he is now considering doling out some of Canada's domestic natural resources to the eastern Provinces.
CVA19 Champion Author Salem Posts:2,393 Points:609,575 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 7:45:41 PM Ignore CVA19 Report Abuse I hope not, because they will be very disappointed when Obama someday (holding out as long as he can) nixes the pipeline.
jjjleblanc Champion Author Rochester Posts:5,877 Points:1,519,305 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 7:03:57 PM Ignore jjjleblanc Report Abuse That's correct.
mike56MI Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,220 Points:308,340 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 5:45:59 PM Ignore mike56MI Report Abuse OK
msf1527 All-Star Author San Bernardino Posts:551 Points:133,370 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 5:36:41 PM Ignore msf1527 Report Abuse Ok
Zuegma All-Star Author Nova Scotia Posts:988 Points:257,905 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 4:57:43 PM Ignore Zuegma Report Abuse We sure could use some of 'our' oil on the East side of Canada. If the US & British Columbia 'greens' don't care for the oil, I'd wager few Easterners would object to lower oil/gas prices. Why is it you can almost hear violins playing in the background when politicians deliver an "Oliver Twist" story.
badbonita Champion Author Syracuse Posts:6,224 Points:1,353,710 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 3:15:40 PM Ignore badbonita Report Abuse It's good that they're not depending on the US.
Coco0828 Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,003 Points:163,040 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 2:33:27 PM Ignore Coco0828 Report Abuse I'm not sure what to think here.
07skydriver Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,261 Points:983,105 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 2:24:41 PM Ignore 07skydriver Report Abuse Tell the Canadian's we'll start using thier crap oil when all the good stuff is gone.
TxMtb Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,540 Points:344,330 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 1:19:57 PM Ignore TxMtb Report Abuse They will find a way to sell it, might as well be to us and create some economical growth here.
mitt4prez Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,747 Points:1,246,200 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 1:14:04 PM Ignore mitt4prez Report Abuse Translation: Please Won, don't spit on us no more. We don't really want to sell to the Chinese, but...
MustangRacing Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,843 Points:649,460 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 1:11:36 PM Ignore MustangRacing Report Abuse Its a good thing that Canada isn't relying on US to move their oil because Obama will surely screw them in the end.
mfgendron All-Star Author New York Posts:684 Points:308,885 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 1:02:29 PM Ignore mfgendron Report Abuse Then why are them canucks here pushing it so much! Liar.
joekool1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:1,099 Points:131,280 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 12:53:32 PM Ignore joekool1 Report Abuse think they had better look east and west right now
Taxrefugee Champion Author Arizona Posts:1,402 Points:386,995 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 12:53:11 PM Ignore Taxrefugee Report Abuse If the US won't buy it, they will sell it elsewhere. And rail is not a better choice than a pipeline. Besides the higher pollution caused by a train s a pipeline, rail accidents are just as bad as a pipeline leak and far more common.
highdesertman Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:2,479 Points:1,717,105 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 12:32:13 PM Ignore highdesertman Report Abuse Sounds like they are finally coming to the realization that the proposed pipelines may never happen. Rail is a better option for moving the crude oil to customers anyway.
kag2010 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:5,259 Points:1,020,735 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 12:29:10 PM Ignore kag2010 Report Abuse While it may presumably solve some of the problems
BobBG All-Star Author Albany Posts:820 Points:810,710 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 12:14:34 PM Ignore BobBG Report Abuse Canada needs options as does the US.
CocoPaz Champion Author Santa Barbara Posts:2,375 Points:323,395 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 12:13:03 PM Ignore CocoPaz Report Abuse We could use Canadian oil, not to mention maple syrup and fruitcake, eh? (many of my family live in BC) As a cancer survivor, I am very sad to hear about actress Valerie Harper's incurable brain cancer, and I am praying for her.
cucamongacurtis Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,039 Points:220,110 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 12:10:29 PM Ignore cucamongacurtis Report Abuse Well, it looks like President Obama messed up our relationship with Canada. How's that smart diplomacy working? Forward!!
fedupMN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,954 Points:573,455 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 12:08:00 PM Ignore fedupMN Report Abuse Can't keep all your eggs in one basket.
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:15,735 Points:3,108,125 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 12:05:09 PM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse He's just stating the obvious, ie. whole eastern Canada needs some domestic supply to help with prices & then there's the BC coast & exporting to China et al - likely a higher price overall anyway as Canada gives deep discounts on oil to US & that likely will end either way ie. even with XL pipeline, the US is shipping to Texas to export. WTI index will climb & Canada's oil will be more expensive.
BigRedVTX All-Star Author Georgia Posts:872 Points:503,055 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 11:49:15 AM Ignore BigRedVTX Report Abuse While Keystone XL is but one piece of the puzzle, Canada should not be tied to it's success or failure. Nor should the US's future. While it may presumably solve some of the problems of supply and demand, it is not the end solution.
Tucker16 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:1,159 Points:543,930 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 11:43:08 AM Ignore Tucker16 Report Abuse It suuuuuuuuuuure isn't.
thebigv Sophomore Author Ottawa Posts:218 Points:59,295 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 11:35:01 AM Ignore thebigv Report Abuse we should be keeping our oil in our country or selling it to the highest bidder.
Nicoalbum Champion Author Ottawa Posts:6,021 Points:1,189,025 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 11:32:41 AM Ignore Nicoalbum Report Abuse The last scenario is the one that is most likely going to happen