"A small, secretive group of insiders has been collaborating with large American foundations and industry to concentrate decision-making power concerning anti-tar sands campaigns."

"The emerging 'North American Tar Sands Coalition,' seeks to keeps its decision-making body 'invisible to the outside,' while funnelling millions of dollars to its preferred groups."

"The thing that stands out is the repeated use of temporary structures where transparency and democratic input is non-existent."