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Or sign-in if you have an account.The Northern Shield energy corridor pipeline would go from Hardisty, Alta., to Ontario refineries. Photo by Chris Varcoe /Calgary HeraldAlberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are proposing a new oil pipeline that would stretch from Western to Central Canada — a concept that parallels the cancelled Energy East project.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe 500,000 barrel a day pipeline project would connect crude oil production in the prairies with domestic refineries in Ontario.“Pipelines have gone from impossible to a national imperative. The Alberta oilsands have gone from a target to a national treasure, and we’re launching the greatest expansion of oil and gas infrastructure and production in decades,” said Smith.The 3,300 kilometre proposed pathway, called the Northern Shield energy corridor, would stretch from Hardisty, Alta. to Sarnia, Ont. It would run through nearby Regina, Winnipeg and around the Great Lakes near Toronto.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe proposal has some similarities with Energy East, a project proposed by TransCanada Corp., now TC Energy Corp. The $15.7-billion pipeline would have run from Alberta to Irving Oil Ltd.’s refinery in Saint John, N.B. But TransCanada cancelled the project after facing a series of setbacks, including opposition in Quebec and a regulatory decision to consider the project’s upstream and downstream emissions.“The Northern Shield energy corridor would move an estimated half a million barrels of oil per day, with the ability to expand to 800,000 barrels per day, bringing new capacity to Ontario refineries and delivering critical redundancy for existing pipelines, while creating good paying jobs for Canadian workers,” Ford said.Ontario is conducting a cost estimate that will be ready by the end of the year, said Ford.“Look at how Canada’s public opinion has changed. It’s done a 180 on energy,” said Smith.More to come… Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.