WELCOME FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA The history of the oilsands in Alberta is reflected in the
As minister of energy, I believe I have an advocacy
25-year history of the Canadian Heavy Oil Association.
role on behalf of responsible development of our energy
Through the years, the association has acted as a bridge,
resources. I believe we are in a position to show leader-
offering networking opportunities, technical briefings
ship towards a sustainable and diversified clean energy
and conference events. With a focus on connecting
future. I believe that in order to obtain maximum benefits
the many facets of the industry, the association has
from our resources, we need to find and access addi-
become a world-class medium for all things relating to
tional markets for our energy products.
the heavy oil industry. When it comes to energy, Alberta has a strong story to
On behalf of the Government of Alberta, congratulations on your 25th anniversary.
tell. Today, Alberta’s energy story, and therefore Canada’s energy story, stands at a crossroads. The resources
Ted Morton
under our feet represent economic stability for this and
Alberta Minister of Energy
future generations, if these resources can be responsibly developed and transported to markets.
the first quarter century: 1986-2011
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