Alberta’s government is taking major steps to grow our economy and build the schools families need. Last week, our government celebrated a new west-east pipeline route and moved 41 school projects closer to completion. These are big wins for jobs, families, and the future of our province.
Alberta energy is one step closer to reaching more Canadian refineries and global customers. Alberta and Ontario have unveiled a proposed 3,300-kilometre pipeline route for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor, running from Hardisty, Alberta to Sarnia, Ontario. This west-east pipeline will expand Alberta’s access to eastern refineries and open-water ports – helping Alberta and Canada get more value from the natural resources we already produce. The project will move an additional 500,000 barrels of oil per day, with the potential to expand to 800,000 barrels per day in the future. This builds on our government’s work with Ontario and Saskatchewan to strengthen trade across provincial borders, while also supporting our proposed west coast pipeline to strengthen our energy independence and reach new markets. Together, these projects will create well-paying jobs, grow our economy, and connect our energy to Canadian consumers and the world.
Families need schools close to home, especially as Alberta continues to grow. That’s why we are speeding up 41 public school projects through the Schools Now program - creating or upgrading more than 39,000 student spaces across the province. Of these projects, 19 are moving to construction funding, while another 22 are moving into the design phase – including the new Grades 10-12 public high school in Chelsea, Chestermere. This will shorten many project timelines by more than nine months, meaning students and families will see new and modernized schools sooner.
A stronger Alberta is built by opening new markets, attracting private investment, and keeping up with the needs of growing communities. The Northern Shield pipeline route will help move Alberta energy to more customers, and faster school construction means more students can learn in modern spaces closer to home. Together, these projects demonstrate that our government is delivering results that will support jobs, strengthen communities, and keep Alberta leading the way.
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