Yes it is, but it's currently being controlled. Oil and the West are very important. In a broader North-American context, the variation may in fact not be as great as in other parts of Canada, such as Quebec and Ontario. Is this possible? If we had a single currency in North America, would there be less of an impact on the regions than we're currently seeing in Canada as a result of rising energy costs?
On May 1st, 2007. See this statement in context.