High prices may soften Ottawa's approach to oil sector

This year's rise in global oil prices may prompt a reassessment of the role of hydrocarbons in the Canadian economy

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In this article

  • Recent price rise
  • Changing outlook for Alberta
  • Unexpected windfall
  • Political implications
  • Pointing pipelines at Europe?
  • Other options
  • Sector outlook

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