<p>Canada's rich deposits of oil sands prompted a massive industrial boom just a few years ago when prices were high. But now with the oil price languishing at much lower levels, Canadian oil is struggling to compete. The human impact is clear: companies downsizing, people being laid off, and real estate bubbles bursting. With federal elections on the cards this October, the economic crises hitting parts of Canada are a political hot topic. Frédéric Guiro reports from Alberta.</p><br />A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en
