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Oil industry under fire in 1981 to 1986 inquiry
The Rossburn Review recalls the Bertrand inquiry into oil company practices from 1981, noting inflated costs, government action, and networks of state and industry power. It laments the long, costly process and argues the oil majors were not proven to have bilked the public. It also reflects on Hennigar’s death and broader political shadings. The piece cites Petro-Canada expansions, national energy policy, and ongoing market dominance concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Hennigar
Suncor Oil Company
Hennigar
Iag
Ottawa
Robert Bertrand
Evening News
Bertrand
Toronto Sun
Imperial Oil
Jack Armstrong
Esso
CBC
CTV
Shell
Texaco
Suncor
Matlongecadannlat
Trudeau
Allan MacEachen
Mark Lalonde
Petro- Canada
PetroCan
Gulf Canada
Lalonde
MacEachen