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than 40 years and ensures we both share in the food bank in the past five years through the annual

benefits of this new mine extension,” says Chief event.

Archie Waquan. “It also ensures our members will
have access to long term, stable employment oppor- Syncrude continues to be a major engine of growth

tunities that support Mikisew families.” for the Alberta and Canadian economies. Over the
last five years, the company has generated a total

“This agreement reflects our philosophy that Indig- economic impact of $31.7 billion across the nation.

As a large producer of crude oil from the oil sands,
Syncrude has a tremendous and positive impact on

the economies of Alberta and Canada.

As one of Canada's largest and longest running oil

sands operations, Syncrude's cumulative production
exceeds 2.8 billion barrels. Syncrude continue to

enous communities should share in the opportuni- contribute billions of dollars to Canada’s economy

ties that come from developing the oil sands,” says through the payment of wages, royalties and taxes
Syncrude Managing Director Doreen Cole. "This and procurement of goods and services.

agreement ratifies our goal of shared success for *source: Syncrude.ca

Syncrude and the Mikisew Cree while responsibly
developing the oil sands.”

Community Engagement

“Syncrude is proud to have supported the food bank

for more than 20 years,” adds Cole. “The food bank

hopes to raise $300,000 for the Syncrude Corpo-
rate Challenge and I’m confident the people and

businesses of the region will meet that goal.”

The Corporate Challenge is a one-day fundraiser

that encourages pledges and challenges from busi-
nesses, clubs, service groups and individuals.

Syncrude has donated more than $500,000 to the

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