Madam Chair, the oil sands are a key strategic resource that will contribute to energy security for Canada, North America and the world for decades to come. More than half of Canada's oil exports and some 125,000 direct and indirect jobs are associated with oil sands development. The government is committed to working with the Alberta government and industry to develop this resource in a sustainable way.
In the House of Commons on May 31st, 2010. See this statement in context.