To inform Albertans about their candidates' views on oil sands development, the Pembina Institute commissioned McAllister Opinion Research to conduct an online survey of the candidates in all 83 ridings of the 2008 Alberta election, using questions we had previously asked 500 Albertans in April 2007.

Almost 200 candidates responded to the survey, including at least one candidate from 81 of Alberta's ridings.

The high response demonstrates that many candidates see oil sands as a significant issue.

» Find out how candidates' responses on oil sands development compares to Albertans' views.

You can also search the survey results by riding, candidate name or postal code to help you make the right choice when you cast your vote in the Alberta elections.

» View survey results

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» Download the media backgrounder: Polling Alberta's Politicians on Oil Sands

First-ever Report Card Gives Oil Sands Mines a Failing Grade

Pembina Institute and WWF-Canada released Under-Mining The Environment, Oil Sands Mine Environmental Report Card — the most comprehensive comparative assessment of 10 of Alberta's operating, approved or applied-for oil sands mines.

The mines, for the most part, get a failing grade.

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» Read the fact sheet