Plus even though Wardrop may come up with positive BFS numbers, TECK thru their ownership of Fort Hills will be very familiar with the cost overruns encountered by other oilsands operators when manpower shortages become exacerbated.

This isn't confined to the actual construction worker but also the design and engineering companies. At the height in 2007-2008 calgary eng. company workers were leaving to pursue more lucrative offers at will. We worked at Petrocan during the RCP project.....10% quitters per week at the height...moving from one project to another for better wages, conditions..

When things are booming, employers have no leverage and workers rule the roost.

Guys hide in vessels or whereever and collect good wages.