Coal Mines: Sector Representatives and Government Officials

coal mines: They were at the Vancouver Convention Centre, where the Canadian government hosted the Clean Energy Ministerial, a summit that brought together around 2,500 government officials, private sector representatives and experts from 25 countries in late May, according to National Observer. One booth in particular stood out at a recent Clean Energy Summit in Vancouver, writes brennaowen . It was laden with bright red hats, pens and bumper stickers that proclaim I love Canadian oil and promote the consumption of fossil fuels. At another, an engineer explained how new practices used to clean up inactive coal mines can also be used to create jobs in Alberta's oilpatch while cleaning up abandoned sites. The logos of some fossil fuel companies were also splashed around the room, with representatives explaining their efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The I love Canadian oil souvenirs are a hallmark of Canada's Energy Citizens, an initiative of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, the largest group of oilpatch lobbyists in Canada. ; Their goals include clearing the way for new fossil fuel development and pipelines that can carry Canadian oil and gas to international markets. But one booth in particular stood out, laden with bright red hats, pens and bumper stickers that proclaim I love Canadian oil and promote the consumption of fossil fuels. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.