Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed two memorandums of understanding in Calgary on 7 July, agreeing to co-operate on new energy and trade corridors. The agreements call for a joint feasibility study on pipelines and rail lines that would move Alberta oil, gas and critical minerals to Ontario’s James Bay region and to western Canadian ports, using Ontario-produced steel. The premiers said the initiative is aimed at attracting private investment, improving market access and making Canada’s economy more resilient amid U.S. tariffs. Both leaders urged the federal government to roll back regulations they contend hinder resource development, including proposed net-zero electricity rules and other emissions caps. Ford noted that Ontario has recently struck similar trade-barrier reduction deals with six provinces, while Smith framed the corridor plan as an opportunity to unite the country around growth in energy, mining and manufacturing. A timeline for the feasibility study and potential construction was not disclosed.