Premiers Say It's Time to Build Canada Up
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David Eby, Premier of British Columbia
“If you’re not buying oil and gas from Canada and British Columbia, the alternative is Venezuela.” [CPAC]
Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
"So everyone’s heard of the Ring of Fire, it’s been going on for 25 years. Assessment, after assessment, after assessment, after assessment. What, are we going to have assessments the rest of our lives, while America and the rest of the world are trying to eat our lunch? One of the most powerful tools we have in Canada is our energy and critical minerals. Enough of the assessments and waiting around…"
François Legault, Premier of Quebec
“What do we do anyway? If there is or not some tariffs? We need to have diversification of market. So it includes working better with other provinces, but also with Europe, with other countries than U.S.” [CTV]
Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia
“A project like the Energy East could move resources from the west to the east and then onto Europe. It will open up incredible opportunities for our country.” [Global News]
Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta
“I would love to also talk with Quebec about how we might restart Energy East through their province. Would they be willing to do that? I'd like to start talking with British Columbia how we might reactivate Northern Gateway... We have to make a choice here and we have to understand the reason we've become so dependent on the United States is that we haven't been engaging in those partnerships across the country.” [CTV News]
Wab Kinew, Premier of Manitoba
“Well, yesterday we had this amazing announcement. Some $80 million being invested into the port of Churchill and the rail line that serves it, so that our mining products, our AG products, can get to the EU, can get to Brazil, we can help resupply Nunavut. This is a really smart investment… it's also about diversifying the markets that we can ship our goods to from here in Manitoba.” [CPAC]
Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan
“We all know the story behind Northern Gateway and Energy East. And, you know, those are two projects that I think we as Canadians should certainly become advocates for sooner rather than later. So that we are energy independent not only on a continental basis, but also ensuring that we have access to other markets…” [CPAC]
Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador
“We should be diversifying our economy. We should be diversifying our marketplace. We need to have the flexibility to pivot to other markets… irrespective of the trade dispute with the United States currently, it would be wise from a fiscal and economic situation and strategy to be looking at other markets.” [CPAC]
