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Suncor Energy  
Suncor Energy Foundation is a world leader in mining and extracting crude oil from the vast oil sands deposits of northern Alberta. We also explore for, develop and market natural gas, operate a refining and marketing business in Ontario under the Sunoco brand, and actively develop renewable energy sources. And our 3,300 employees know that success means more than just profits. That's why we're also committed to social and environmental responsibility.
arc energy trust

ARC Energy Trust is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. ARC Energy Trust is one of the largest conventional royalty trusts in North America and Canada’s 14th largest oil and gas producer. ARC Energy Trust’s mission is to be the top performing conventional royalty trust in Canada as measured by quality of assets, management expertise and investor returns.
NSERC

NSERC's role is to make investments in people, discovery and innovation for the benefit of all Canadians. We invest in people by supporting more than 9,000 students in their advanced studies. We promote discovery by funding more than 8,700 researchers every year. And we help make innovation happen by encouraging more than 1,000 Canadian companies to invest in university research.
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ConocoPhillips is an international, integrated energy company. It is the third largest integrated energy company in the United States, based on market capitalization, oil and gas proved reserves and production; and the largest refiner in the United States. Worldwide, of non-government controlled companies, ConocoPhillips has the eighth largest total of proved reserves and is the fourth largest refiner in the world.
 
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Nexen Inc. is a global energy leader with an exciting future. Nexen's portfolio of assets provides investors with unique exposure to some of the best oil and gas basins in the world: the Athabasca oil sands, North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Yemen, and offshore West Africa. The Athabasca oil sands is the world's second largest hydrocarbon basin. As a world energy player, we believe it is imperative to develop this resource in a responsible manner. Our commitment to ethics, integrity and sustainable business practices is unwavering.

 
Canadian pacific railway logo.

Every year Canadian Pacific moves hundreds of thousands of tons of goods coast-to-coast safely and efficiently. We have years of expertise in logistics and shipping .  Canadian Pacific has a network of partners that extends beyond the rails ensuring that no matter where you are, you have access to the speed and efficiency of rail.  Canadian Pacific has over a hundred years of experience in moving automobiles to aggregates, forestry products to fertilizer and much much more.
Total logo.
 Total is one of the world's major oil and gas groups. Our activities include exploration and production of oil and natural gas, refining and marketing. Total is an International group benefiting from the diversity and energy of 95,000 employees throughout the world. Helping to meet energy demand responsibly while promoting lower use and tackling climate change is one of Total's priorities.