Smith, Ford unveil proposed Alberta–Ontario oil pipeline route at Calgary Stampede

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have unveiled the proposed route for a west-to-east oil pipeline that would transport crude from Alberta to Ontario without crossing into the United States.

According to an announcement by the Alberta and Ontario governments, the proposed pipeline would extend approximately 3,300 kilometres from Hardisty, Alta., to refineries in Sarnia, Ont. The Ontario government said the project would have the capacity to move up to 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day and could reduce Canada's reliance on imported refined petroleum products.

Smith and Ford announced the proposal during the Calgary Stampede after appearing together at Smith's annual premiers' breakfast. The pipeline plan follows an agreement the two premiers reached during last year's Stampede to study the feasibility of an energy corridor linking Alberta and Ontario.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has previously expressed support for the proposal, saying it could generate revenue for provincial investments in health care, education and public safety. The project would require regulatory approvals and additional planning before construction could proceed. No construction timeline was announced.

The announcement comes days after Smith proposed a separate pipeline route from Alberta to the British Columbia coast. That proposal forms part of an energy agreement signed with Prime Minister Mark Carney, with the federal government expected to decide by October whether the project will receive an expedited federal review.