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Edward Sampson, Executive Chairman of Niko Resources Ltd. spoke at the 2004 North American Oil and Gas Conference in downtown Toronto.DEBORAH BAIC
Nexen Inc. president and CEO Marvin Romanow addresses shareholders at the company's annual meeting in Calgary, Tuesday, April 28, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntoshJeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press
Canadian Natural Resources President and Chief Operating Officer Steve Laut arrives at the company's annual general meeting in Calgary, Alberta May 6, 2010. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS ENERGY)TODD KOROL/Reuters
Rick George, president and CEO of Suncor Energy, addresses shareholders during the company's annual meeting in Calgary, Tuesday, May 4, 2010.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntoshJeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press
President and CEO of Talisman Energy, John Manzoni, addresses the media following the company's annual meeting in Calgary, Wednesday, May 5, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntoshJeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press