Canadian Energy, Canadian Pipelines

Municipal Affairs
Jul 14
2 min read

Welcome to Municipal Affairs.

we're turning our attention westward—right to the heart of the Calgary Stampede—where a significant political development has taken place. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed two memorandums of understanding, signaling a powerful alliance between Canada’s economic heavyweights.

Their goal? To strengthen interprovincial trade, drive major infrastructure projects, and boost Canada's global competitiveness through the construction of new pipelines, railways, and other critical energy and trade infrastructure.

But this partnership is more than just paperwork. It’s a call to action for the federal government. Both premiers are demanding real change—starting with the repeal or substantial amendment of policies they say have choked Canada’s energy sector. That includes the Impact Assessment Act, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, Clean Electricity Regulations, and the Oil and Gas Emissions Cap—measures they argue unfairly target not just energy, but also mining, manufacturing, and other key industries.

At the core of this push is a simple promise: remove the roadblocks, attract investment, and put Canadians to work.

Premier Danielle Smith addressed reporters on Monday June 7th on what this agreement means for Alberta, and how it sets the stage for a stronger, more unified Canada.

(Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Speech)

While Alberta brings the energy, Ontario brings the scale. As Canada’s manufacturing and economic engine, Ontario plays a critical role in transforming raw resources into finished products, building supply chains, and driving trade across the country and around the world.

Premier Ford shared his vision for a united provincial front—one that puts jobs, investment, and common sense at the centre of the national conversation.

(Ontario Preier Doug Ford Speech) Amid ongoing discussions about pipelines and energy resources, we spoke with Gerald Aalbers, Mayor of Lloydminster—the Heavy Oil Capital of Canada, straddling Alberta and Saskatchewan. He shared his perspective on the push to get Canadian energy to market and how recent initiatives by the Ontario and Alberta governments could benefit his community, which has felt the economic strain of delays in moving resource energy to both domestic and international markets.

(Interview with Lloydminster Mayor)

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