Ontario's recent announcement it's requesting proposals to study the feasibility of a new east-west energy corridor has sparked sharp debate.

Those in favour of the potential pipeline project — known as the East-West Canadian Energy Corridor — say it could create thousands of jobs and secure Canada's energy future.

But it's also been criticized, including by Sudbury member of provincial parliament (MPP) Jamie West, who said the request for proposals left out key elements.

"There's no announcement of any sort of agreement with First Nations. There are several First Nation territories to go through," said West, with the Opposition New Democratic Party. "It's also missing any sort of agreement with Manitoba."

Ontario's call for proposals was announced Aug. 7, after Ontario Premier Doug

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