Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced an ambitious plan to strengthen the energy supply between Canada and the United States, dubbed 'Fortress Am-Can', during a press conference. The initiative aims to leverage Ontario's diverse energy resources, including nuclear, hydroelectric, and renewable sources, to create jobs and economic growth on both sides of the border. This comes amidst heightened trade tensions with the incoming US President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Energy and Electrification Stephen Lecce hold a press conference. Watch LIVE here
On Wednesday, the provincial government struck a more collaborative tone, noting in the news release that Ontario is uniquely positioned to bring more jobs back to the U.S. as it “decouples from China” due to its supply of nuclear, hydroelectric and renewable energy. As part of the plan, Ford said he wants to enhance and build out the integrated energy and electric grid shared between the two countries.
“I get it. President-elect Trump is a real estate tycoon. He’s made billions. But that property is not for sale. It’s as simple as that,” Ford told Fox News’ Jesse Watters Tuesday night.
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