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The latest trinational news.Monday, June 15, 2009
Canadian premiers and US governors attending the Western Governors’ Association Conference.
AHN, June 15, 2009 - “Canadian premiers and United States governors attending the Western Governors’ Association yearly conference are pushing for a cross-border Western Energy Corridor. If the plan pushes through, it would be the largest in the globe to develop both non-renewable and green energy options. The corridor, planned by Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall and Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, could open new markets to Wall’s province and two other Canadian provinces. These are Alberta and Manitoba.
Schweitzer pointed out, quoted by the CanWest News Service, “The most important energy corridor on the planet is no longer the Persian Gulf. It runs from the oilsands, Fort Mc-Murray to Port Arthur, Texas.... A large part of energy independence is going to be dependent upon developing the oilsands.” Manitoba Premier Gary Doer said the western region of both nations is uniquely positioned to join efforts on energy issues. Doer said in a statement, “Manitoba supports necessary security measures that protect Canadians and Americans alike. At the same time, we will continue to work with our American neighbors to ensure that our integrated economies are open to each other. North America’s strength as a region lies in working with our top trading partner to increase trade and build of economies.” Read More.
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