It certainly is an interesting comparison. I'd like to point towards the narrative in Canada that what is good for the oil and gas industry is good for Canadian workers. A close examination of the facts shows otherwise.
When oil prices crash, oil companies slash production and thus jobs are reduced. Now we're seeing a record oil price, but we're not seeing new employment because in those circumstances companies increase shares and profits to shareholders and invest in new equipment for automation in existing projects rather than create more employment.
That's why it's essential that we plan a just transition.