The damage to the oil sands industry, which makes huge payments to the provincial government, will deepen the morass. Oil sands workers come from around the country, so the job losses often show up in other provinces. Suncor Energy, one of the largest and earliest oil sands operators, is trying to arrange work camp accommodations for employees who have lost their houses. PhotoThe full toll will depend largely on the health of the oil sands. Suncor’s initial assessment, Mr. Williams said, found that the pipeline system is in good shape, since it is largely underground.

Source: New York Times May 11, 2016 15:20 UTC