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Bitumen upgrading should be top priority: AFL
Feb 28, 2013

In front of a government panel on Tuesday, a labour group argued in favour of increasing refining operations in Alberta, instead of sending unprocessed bitumen to foreign refineries. Alberta Federation […]

Bitumen upgrading should be top priority: AFL
Feb 27, 2013

In front of a government panel on Tuesday, a labour group argued in favour of increasing refining operations in Alberta, instead of sending unprocessed bitumen to foreign refineries. Alberta Federation […]

Standing committee examines Bitumen Bubble’s silver lining
Feb 26, 2013

AFL to highlight advantage of in-province upgrading in presentation to Redford Government Edmonton – Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan will promote the benefits of the bitumen bubble on […]

Redford accused of picking a fight with labour
Feb 26, 2013

Alberta Premier Alison Redford, desperate to cut costs amid a ballooning deficit, is angering the very labour groups she coveted for support during her leadership bid and last year’s election. […]

Advocates spar over government investment in new bitumen upgraders
Feb 26, 2013

Report says Alberta will be upgrading 26 per cent of bitumen by 2025 EDMONTON – A labour group on Tuesday urged a government committee to support construction of new upgraders […]

2013 Feb 26 Presentation to the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future on the Study of BRIK (Bitumen Royalty-in-Kind) Program
Feb 26, 2013

Speaking Notes Gil McGowan, President As elected officials from across the province, you all know that the majority of Albertans want to see more upgrading done within our borders. You’ve […]