Canadians, Americans split on oil sands

A majority of Canadians and Americans see the oil sands as economically important, but Canadians are more concerned about related environmental problems, a survey has found.

The study, carried out by public relations firm Fleishman-Hillard, found that 75 per cent of Canadians surveyed, and 68 per cent of Americans, believe future development of the oil sands is a “good thing.”

Canadian respondents, however, were divided over the question of whether economic or environmental concerns were more important.

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