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Saskatchewan has officially joined Ontario and Alberta in a new agreement to build energy and trade infrastructure aimed at boosting Canada’s economy and resource exports.
The Memorandum of Understanding, signed on July 22 by the three premiers, outlines plans to develop pipelines, rail lines, and other key infrastructure using Ontario-made steel. The goal is to move Western Canadian oil and gas to southern Ontario refineries and a new deep-sea port in James Bay, as well as connect Ontario’s Ring of Fire critical mineral deposits to ports in the West.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the provinces are taking action in response to growing U.S. tariffs, including those from President Donald Trump, and are focused on building a more self-reliant Canadian economy.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said the deal is about securing jobs, strengthening supply chains, and unlocking new markets for Canadian energy and resources. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith added that the agreement demonstrates what’s possible when provinces work together on responsible development and economic freedom.
The three provinces also committed to advocating for federal regulatory reform, including a simplified “One Project, One Process” review system. They reaffirmed their commitment to Indigenous consultation and participation, including support for equity partnerships in major infrastructure projects.
This MOU builds on Ontario’s wider trade efforts, including the Protect Ontario Through Free Trade Within Canada Act, and continues a broader push to reduce internal trade barriers and grow interprovincial commerce.
The total trade between Ontario and Saskatchewan was valued at $15 billion in 2021.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
