Fort McMurray Forum

Collaboration amongst oil sands companies will prove crucial to the future of the industry.

That's according to a report released by Deloitte Canada, listing the Top 10 most pressing trends facing the oil sands.

The report suggests working together will at unprecedented levels will help the industry overcome mounting domestic and international scrutiny regarding its environmental footprint, as well as further improve business.

The Top Ten list also advises oil sands companies to get ruthless about managing capital costs.