The government of Ontario, working with Alberta and Saskatchewan, wants to explore the feasibility of a new west-east pipeline to bring western oil and gas to southern Ontario refineries and ports.
Ontario issued a request for proposals to conduct a study "exploring options for establishing a new economic and energy corridor" between the provinces, according to a government news release Thursday.
"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 investment, while strengthening our position as a global energy leader," said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in the news release.
"This corridor will help get Alberta's responsibly produced energy t