David Coles of Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada also argues bitumen exports will kill jobs.
from the Vancouver Observer
"Canada’s Conservative government is reportedly spending $16.5 million in taxpayer dollars to promote pet projects that will never be approved, David Coles, President of Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, said yesterday.
"And it’s not just spending tax dollars on oil sands advertising that’s wrong, Coles said in the interview.
"Exporting jobs that belong in Canada is worse.
“'It’s irrefutable that long term bitumen export kills jobs. When you take raw bitumen and pull it from the ground and send it out of the country, the job loss is not just the refinement that’s not taking place, but also the upgrading.' …"
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