The federal government is launching a long-awaited process to come up with a plan to support oil and gas workers as economies around the world move away from fossil fuels. The minister launched a nearly three-month consultation process today. Workers, labour groups and industry stakeholders can submit their feedback on proposed federal legislation that would offer supports for workers leaving the industry, such as job training. Two years after promising a "just transition" for oil and gas workers and on the verge of an anticipated fall federal election campaign, the Liberals are taking the first steps toward a transition plan for workers. Mike Vickers, an operations supervisor in the oilsands near Fort McMurray, said he doesn't believe the oil and gas industry is going away any time soon.

Source: CBC News July 20, 2021 23:36 UTC