January Chamber Dinner Meeting

JANUARY CHAMBER DINNER MEETING

With Special Guest Presenter Don Thompson, Executive Advisor - Sustainability and Oil Sands Outreach.

Cascades Casino, Coast Hotel & Convention Centre
20393 Fraser Highway
Langley, BC

Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Registration and Networking: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Dinner and presentations to follow.

Cancellation Deadline: 24 hours prior ~ Sorry, “No Shows” will be invoiced.

Canada has the third largest oil reserves in the world behind Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Of these reserves, 97 per cent are found in the oil sands. As we move forward developing this resource, we must continue to work to achieve the balance between economic contribution, environmental sustainability and energy security.
 
Since Don Thompson started his career in the oil sands 33 years ago, there have been many advancements in technology which have moved the oil sands from a curiosity to a cornerstone of energy security and the economy. According to the Canadian Energy Research Institute, 905,000 jobs will come to be linked to the oil sands by 2035 as a result of its ongoing development. The oil sands will make this significant contribution by creating supply chain and employment opportunities across the continent in addition to direct employment within the industry.
 
The oil sands industry has also focused on continuous improvement in the areas of emissions and water management, land reclamation and environmental monitoring towards reducing its environmental footprint. The International Energy Agency forecasts global energy demand to increase by 47 per cent by 2035 and the oil sands will play a critical role in meeting that demand and contributing to Canada’s and North America’s energy security.