Don Thompson: Understanding The Future of Oil Sands

Don Thompson, President Oil Sands Developers Group

Don Thompson says there are a lot of misconceptions out there about the oil sands, which is commonly referred to as "dirty oil."

Don Thompson is President of The Oil Sands Developers Group (OSDG). Don, with his Board, determines the group’s position on various issues brought forward by members for collaborative consideration, action and resolution.

Don is also the external voice for OSDG, presenting OSDG members’ actions and ideas to external audiences primarily across Canada and in the United States – industry, community and government. As a result of his outreach program Don has established strong working relationships with business, industry and government leaders within Canada and internationally. As a 32-year veteran of the oil sands industry, Don serves in his capacity with OSDG through the support of Syncrude Canada Ltd. where he has worked since 1979.

On behalf of OSDG, Don has travelled extensively to speak in major cities and smaller communities that contribute to and benefit from oil sands development. Over the past three years he has delivered the oil sands facts to more than 150 audiences and over 700 media interviews around the globe.

On Thursday July 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Progress Campus Student Centre, Don Thompson will share his knowledge on oil sands, responsibility and development with the college community.

What
Speaker Series

Where
Progress Campus Student Centre
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When
Thursday July 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

To attend, please contact sharronreeve@centennialcollege.ca. Seating is limited.