Local hosts NDP leader's Suncor tour

WAPASU LOOK OUT, ALTA -- With the site of a Suncor tailing pond in the background, CEP Local 707 President Roland Lefort, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair, and Local 707 Vice-President Steve Drover pose for a photo during the NDP Leader's visit to the oil sands. Mulcair asked CEP to host his tour and Brother Lefort said he was "very appreciative and impressed with the workers' knowledge and insight."

"It was important for Local 707 to reiterate to the Leader of the Opposition the CEP 's position of sustainability with the development of the oilsands as part of a Canadian energy strategy. Mr Mulcair understands our position very clearly."(Click here for more photos)