Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan are joining forces to explore a new energy corridor linking Alberta oil and gas to refineries and ports in southern Ontario, a move the provinces say will boost energy security, domestic supply chains and job creation.The Ontario government, in cooperation with Alberta and Saskatchewan, has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to study the feasibility of a pipeline and trade corridor that would deliver Alberta’s oil, gas and critical minerals to Ontario and international markets.“This is a defining moment for our country,” said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. “By advancing a Canadian energy corridor from Alberta to Ontario, we are securing long-term energy access for families and businesses, creating thousands of jobs, and opening new doors for trade and spending.”.Smith said the project would help get Alberta’s “responsibly produced energy” to markets across Canada and abroad, while building an end-to-end supply chain for refining and processing the province’s exports within Canada.Ontario Premier Doug Ford said recent months have highlighted the danger of relying on foreign-controlled infrastructure, arguing that Canada must build its own cross-country pipelines and trade routes. “It’s time for us to build cross-Canada infrastructure within our borders so we can protect our energy security,” said Ford.Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe echoed the need for export access, noting that 70% of his province’s production is shipped abroad. “By advancing important projects such as pipelines, rail connections and critical-mineral processing capacity, we are safeguarding thousands of jobs and fostering sustainable growth,” Moe said.The feasibility study will support efforts to build a “nation-building corridor” that would enable reliable trade and energy transport across provincial borders. Alberta Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean said the corridor would ensure access to clients within Canada and globally, calling the initiative “a vital first step.”Pipelines remain the safest and most efficient method to transport Canadian energy, the governments said, adding that the RFP is open to companies across the country.The announcement follows a memorandum of understanding signed in July by Smith, Ford and Moe to work together on pipeline and infrastructure development to strengthen Canada's energy independence.
