10/19/2016
Hello, Families. All of us have been touched by the economic downturn in Alberta in one way or another. I myself have been fortunate enough to have survived so far, but like many others, I'm looking at a definite end to my current role within the foreseeable future.
Employment rates continue to drop in the province, but I think we all are holding our breath as the price of oil begins it's slow climb back through $50. Of course there are many factors at play, but this message is a request for you to connect to the link below and take 30 seconds to fill in the petition. This petition is in support of Phase 2 of the Sturgeon Refinery, where Phase 1 employed well over 1,000 people in Calgary, has peaked at over 7,500 people at the job site, and thousands more in Alberta and neighboring provinces in off-site fabrications, technical services, and other supporting requirements.
Link: http://refineathome.ca/youcan.shtml
By filling in your postal code, a message will be directed to your local MLA, with the following core message:
1. Phase 2 should be supported because we need to refine more of our oilsands bitumen at home.
2. Phase 2 will employ thousands of skilled tradespeople and engineering professionals for several years, hundreds in ongoing operations and maintenance once it is built, and thousands more every time it shuts down for regular intensive maintenance.
3. The payroll for Phase 2 will be an enormous boost to Alberta’s economy. And international sale of its products will maximize returns to Albertans.
4. The Sturgeon Refinery will capture all of the CO2 produced in its processes. Its diesel product will deliver up to 30% better fuel efficiency than gasoline. Shipped by sea, in the event of a tanker spill, its products will be far less potentially harmful to marine life than raw bitumen.
I'm not normally a petition supporter...until now. Thank you, Families.
Marti
On this website you can quickly send emails in support of Sturgeon Phase 2 to Premier Rachel Notley and to all Government and Opposition MLAs.