That sign belonged to Kenny Wallace, a professional geoscientist who was let go from his job in the summer of 2016. "We're here to make the world a better place because people are better when we have more energy." (Mike Symington/CBC)The protest was held by Canada Action, a federally registered non-profit that promotes the oilsands and natural resources sector. Mark Schultz, of the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors, asked those in the crowd to make their voices heard in Tuesday's provincial election. "Get out to vote, we need your support, because energy policy matters," he said through a megaphone to cheers from those gathered.

Source: CBC News April 15, 2019 20:35 UTC