5 Facts on Moving Oil By Water
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Advance of technology, better practices and stricter regulations and policies have made the transportation of oil safer. However, the concern shown by British Columbians is equally valid, as we have seen the devastation that can be caused by a major oil spill.
This is an important issue because the Canadian Oil Boom has transformed Canada into a major oil player on an international level, especially with the oil sands in Alberta and the associated Keystone XL Pipeline. A steady rise in global demand is putting tremendous pressure on Canada to produce more oil.
