Canada’s New Oil Corridor | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Alberta’s launching a bold energy push to double oil production in a decade, bringing Canadian crude home and boosting exports—without relying on U.S. routes. The centerpiece? The Northern Shield pipeline, designed to shuttle 500,000 barrels daily from Alberta to Ontario, part of a wider west-to-east corridor deal with Saskatchewan and Ontario. It’s not just about moving oil—it’s about energy sovereignty, with a strategic reserve in Sarnia to ensure fuel security. The route could stretch to the Atlantic or even link to Churchill for Arctic exports. Funding? Private, federal, and…