Smith and Ford Meet in Calgary Over Energy Policy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford met in downtown Calgary on September 28, 2026, to coordinate energy policy and the transport of natural resources to global markets. Smith is prioritizing the movement of oil to the British Columbia coast to facilitate exports to Asia.

The meeting takes place during an ongoing tariff war between Canada and the United States. The two premiers hold conflicting views on how to handle U.S. President Donald Trump during the dispute. Smith has rejected the idea of using oil as leverage in negotiations, while Ford has stated he does not agree that oil should be off the table as a potential tool for negotiation.

Despite their strategic disagreement regarding the United States, both leaders agree on the immediate necessity of increasing the flow of oil within Canada.