The oilsands don’t get special tax breaks; they play by the same rules as all businesses

2026-03-24 - 10:10

I grew up in Fort McMurray, Alta., long before it became a political talking point. It was home and the spirit of community was everywhere: we’d celebrate the Blueberry Festival in the fall, spend the long summer days at Gregoire Lake and freeze our butts off during the Winter Carnival. It was a place where hard work, entrepreneurship, community and opportunity were not abstract concepts, but daily realities. Read More