Alberta and Ontario premiers meet in Calgary to align on natural resource exports
Danielle Smith and Doug Ford discussed how to get Canadian oil and gas to Asian markets amid ongoing U.S. tariff tensions.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford shared the stage in downtown Calgary Monday to discuss how to move Canada's natural resources to market amid geopolitical pressure and a tariff war with the United States.
Smith has made energy central to her government's agenda, with a focus on getting more oil to British Columbia's coast and from there to Asian markets. Canada is navigating an ongoing tariff dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump, and Smith has rejected using oil as leverage in those negotiations.
Ford publicly stated he does not agree that oil should be off the table as a negotiating tool, but the two premiers aligned on a core point: more oil needs to flow within Canada. "Both he and Smith agree more oil needs to flow within Canada," Ford said.
The meeting reflects Calgary's position as the country's energy hub. The specific time of Monday's Smith-Ford meeting was not announced, nor were any formal outcomes or announcements expected.
The facts
Which two premiers met in Calgary on Monday, September 28, 2026?
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford met in downtown Calgary on Monday, September 28, 2026 to discuss moving Canada's natural resources to market.
What do Smith and Ford agree needs to happen with oil in Canada?
Both premiers agree that more oil needs to flow within Canada.
