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Alberta, Ontario Premiers Unveil 3,300-km Shield Pipeline

7/10/2026

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 3,300-kilometre Shield Corridor pipeline from Hardisty to Sarnia, Ontario, with a feasibility study underway.
The line could move up to 500,000 barrels of oil daily, expanding to 800,000 barrels, cutting reliance on the U.S. pipeline that carries half of Ontario’s imports.
Analysts note the proposal faces financing, regulatory and Indigenous consultation hurdles and route and cost estimates remain undefined.

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Story summary

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 3,300-kilometre Shield Corridor pipeline from Hardisty to Sarnia, Ontario, with a feasibility study underway.
The line could move up to 500,000 barrels of oil daily, expanding to 800,000 barrels, cutting reliance on the U.S. pipeline that carries half of Ontario’s imports.
Analysts note the proposal faces financing, regulatory and Indigenous consultation hurdles and route and cost estimates remain undefined.