The Globe and Mail | Oil downturn making acquisitions more attractive The Globe and Mail The 16-month slump in oil markets has forced major energy producers to abandon growth projects and slice billions of dollars from spending plans. On Thursday, Athabasca Oil Corp. slashed its head office and field workers by 25 per cent, adding to a ... Suncor CEO says Canadian Oil Sands bid is fair; suggests won't be sweetened Suncor CEO: Takeover bid for Canadian Oil Sands is sweet enough Suncor touts performance to reiterate Canadian Oil Sands bid |