Alberta and Ontario announce the Northern Shield Energy Corridor | Heather Exner-Pirot

Could Canada be on the verge of its biggest pipeline expansion in years? With proposals for a new west coast pipeline and the Northern Shield Energy Corridor linking Alberta to Ontario, the debate over Canada's energy future is gaining momentum. But are these projects financially viable, politically achievable, and likely to attract private investment? Heather Exner-Pirot, Director of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, joins Bridge City News to discuss pipeline financing, carbon policy, interprovincial cooperation, domestic energy demand, and the challenges that could determine whether these projects move from proposal to reality. Could these pipelines reshape Canada's energy economy? Watch the full conversation and share your thoughts. #Canada #Pipeline #Energy #Alberta #Ontario #DanielleSmith #DougFord #MarkCarney #OilAndGas #bridgecitynews Aired on: July 09, 2026 Watch Bridge City News WEEKNIGHTS 5:00PM MT, SATURDAYS at 5:30PM MT and SUNDAYS at 4:00PM MT exclusively on Miracle Channel. For more information and to watch all exclusive videos and interviews, go to​ ​https://bridgecitynews.ca/    FOLLOW BRIDGE CITY NEWS YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfg... FACEBOOK: ​  /       TWITTER:   / bridgecitynews   Through daily newscasts and online content, Bridge City News shares a grass-roots perspective of current affairs to serve our audience in Lethbridge, Southern Alberta, and beyond. Our vision is to inspire viewers to make a difference in the world and to rid them of apathy. We want to tell compelling stories and give influencers a platform to speak into the lives of fellow Canadians. SHARE YOUR STORIES WITH US: [email protected] #bridgecitynews #canadiannews #canada #news