Oilsands evacuations because of wildfire to have major economic impact

With thousands of oilsands workers now forced to evacuate for a second time, there will be more delays in getting the energy industry back up and running in the wake of this month’s massive wildfire. As Tom Vernon reports, the evacuation will have a huge impact on Alberta’s economy.

• Nearly $1B of oilsands production lost due to Fort McMurray, Alta., fire: report