An election issue that should be as large as the Alberta tar sands themselves! Two Federal parties have, as a part of their platform, a commitment to continue with the most destructive oil extraction on the planet. Check out which parties in a video game at www.tarnation.ca A little comedy relief never hurts during a Canadian Federal Election especially on this globally embarrassing topic for Canadians!

"Canada is now the largest foreign supplier of oil, gas, and electricity to the United States. As the crown jewel of Canada's energy production, the Alberta tar sands is expected to provide the US with an endless supply of crude oil for decades to come. Yet, this mega tar sands system produces a dirty fuel, generates huge amounts of greenhouse gases, rapidly depletes water sources, destroys the boreal forest and uses a great deal of our natural gas. Meanwhile our U.S. oil and gas exports continue to escalate, fuelling American industrial and military operations, thereby putting Canada's own energy security at risk." states the Polaris Institute of Canada. To learn more about this visit the video game mentioned above and explore the Polaris Institute's website.

CAW Local 88, Environment Committee