Doug Ford: “It would have been bad for Ontario’s auto, steel and manufacturing sectors.”

That will provide a secure, domestic and sovereign stockpile of fuels like diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel to protect the economy of workers and jobs in strengthening Canada's long-term energy security.

Like the pipeline's main route, this port will keep Alberta's oil within Canada's borders, ensuring no other country can stop our natural resources from reaching new markets around the world.

The cost of defending Canada’s sovereignty isn’t something that shows up on the private sector’s balance sheet.

Critical infrastructure gets built, tens of thousands of jobs are created. We protect our energy and economic sovereignty and taxpayers get a return on their investment. It’s a win all around.