Three provinces unite in historic MOU to boost energy and trade
The premiers of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario forcefully condemned nine detrimental federal laws that are stifling Canada’s immense investment potential, highlighting the urgent need for change.

Premiers Danielle Smith of Alberta, Scott Moe of Saskatchewan, and Doug Ford of Ontario signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance pipelines, trade corridors, and resource exports.
The agreement was announced earlier today during a press conference in Huntsville, Ontario, to build on a prior pact inked by Smith and Ford at the Calgary Stampede.
It signals a united front committed to unleashing Canada’s resource potential while challenging federal policies stifling growth, which Smith refers to as restrictive legislation.
Canada’s common sense coalition to expand pipeline access just got stronger!
— Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) July 22, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and I are proud to welcome Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe as the newest signatory to our growing alliance. Together, we’re standing up for pipeline access across provinces to… pic.twitter.com/1IyyUTdkxT
“It's time to get rid of the bad laws that have harmed Canada's ability to grow the energy sector and other industries, such as mining and manufacturing,” Smith said. “Bill C-69 the oil and gas emissions cap, the tanker ban, the net zero vehicle and net zero electricity mandates.”
"Removing these anti resource, anti-development laws will allow Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario to attract the investment and project partners. We need to get shovels in the ground, grow industries and create jobs."
This MOU marks a pivotal moment for interprovincial cooperation, with the three provinces committing to streamline major projects, from oil and gas pipelines to critical mineral and agricultural exports. The agreement aims to connect Canada’s world-class resources to global markets, prioritizing energy security, economic growth, and job creation.
Premier Smith emphasized the urgency of this collaboration, lamenting that such efforts are long overdue.
I was thrilled to join Premier @ABDanielleSmith of Alberta to extend our agreement to include @PremierScottMoe of Saskatchewan to build pipelines, rail lines and trade corridors to move Ontario critical minerals and Western Canadian oil and gas to new markets.
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) July 22, 2025
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“If we can begin by creating a pipeline option that will at least help us to get to Ontario, so that we can satisfy the needs of this market, I think that that will give energy security to the country, and that's probably something that's long overdue. We probably should have done it decades ago,” Smith furthered.
This reflection on missed opportunities like the now-defunct Energy East pipeline, which could have bolstered Canada’s energy independence, prove how misguided federal policies have been, shackling Canada’s ability to harness its vast resources for the benefit of all Canadians.
Smith’s call for legislative reform from Prime Minister Mark Carney was echoed by her counterparts, with Ford warning that Carney will face fierce opposition if he doesn’t cooperate. “He’ll have to contend with Premier Doug Ford, who has said many times he’ll be all over him like an 800-pound gorilla,” Smith quipped, underscoring the premiers’ resolve.
Premier Moe reinforced the need for federal-provincial alignment, stressing that Canada’s ambition to become a global energy superpower hinges on dismantling regulatory bottlenecks.
Pleased to sign this Memorandum of Understanding with Premier Smith and Premier Ford today.
— Scott Moe (@PremierScottMoe) July 22, 2025
More pipelines will boost both our Canadian energy industry and our Canadian steel industry, creating thousands of jobs, while reducing reliance on trade with the US.
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“For far too long, Canada’s energy, our critical mineral sector, whether it be our oil and gas sector, all of our exporting industries have faced far too many bottlenecks,” Moe said, urging Carney to support policies that enhance Canada’s ability to supply energy, food, and manufacturing security to the world. He highlighted Saskatchewan’s stake in the deal, noting the province’s production of potash, uranium, oil, gas, and emerging critical minerals like lithium and rare earth elements, all of which demand expanded market access.
The MOU tackles Canada’s exposure to foreign energy dependence, with Smith highlighting the dangers of relying on U.S. pipelines and Michigan’s threats to close Line 5, which is a critical throughway for supplying Alberta oil to Ontario’s refineries.
“It should give us pause that we in eastern Canada are overly reliant on oil that either has to come by way of the United States or has to be shipped in from overseas,” she said, advocating for a Canadian pipeline to Ontario to ensure national energy security.
While the premiers were cautiously optimistic about working with Carney, who has voiced ambitions for Canada to achieve energy dominance, they stressed that his support must translate into concrete action with the repealing or revising of restrictive laws. “I’ve given him some time to get into the role,” Smith noted, referencing the upcoming legislative session in September as a critical test of Carney’s commitment.
COMMENTS
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Olga Seminutin commented 2025-07-25 03:12:24 -0400Danielle Smith has been compromised she is just posing for Albertans to appear supportive.
She is also, a deep state puppet along with Pierre and the rest of them.
None of them can be trusted.
Barry Wunsch released an extremely intense word this week..
The Canadian people cannot save their country, no matter how many votes there are for separation, the corrupt wont let it happen.
Only GOD HIMSELF will save this country, so its time for us to get on our faces in front of HIM, and maybe yet, HE will have mercy on it. -
Bruce Atchison commented 2025-07-22 22:02:01 -0400The Bloc heads in Quebec are still opposed to pipelines. But this is a start. And if lower mainlanders would smarten up, BC could benefit from another pipeline or two. Eby is such a block head!
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Robert Pariseau commented 2025-07-22 16:43:33 -0400If those two had a single working brain cell between them, they wouldn’t trust cheesecake boy with a lollipop.