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Canada reviews Arctic drilling plan as industry seeks concessions

By Mike De Souza CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) – Canada’s Conservative government is studying whether to extend Arctic drilling licenses, a move that could open the door to relinquishing millions of dollars in deposits paid by major energy companies. The government review began after Imperial Oil Ltd said last month it and partners Exxon Mobil Corp and BP Plc needed more time before they can drill an exploratory well in the