How crude oil exports pay Canada’s bills

Canadians enjoy the sixth highest standard of living in the world. This single largest factor behind this is our ability to export crude oil.

At a time when some politicians are focused only on spending priorities, it is critically important to remember that every dollar out requires a dollar in.

Crude oil – including oil sent through pipelines to the west coast of Canada – is critically important.

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Resource Works is asking those who value Canada’s success in sharing its prosperity to remind politicians in Ottawa, and Victoria, of these basics. Write a letter, make a call, send an email – these are things any citizen can do.

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