EAST-WEST ENERGY CORRIDOR

Marine Moves Energy

Ontario already has an energy corridor

Canada doesn’t need to wait years for new pipelines to strengthen energy independence. A proven solution already exists: the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway, which runs from Thunder Bay to key ports, has the infrastructure and capacity to double the traffic.

The Advantage

The Seaway already:

Carries 14 million tonnes of petroleum products.
Has the capacity to carry up to 340,000 barrels per day.
Offers 85% fewer emissions per tonne-kilometre than long-haul trucking.

The existing network gives Canada a scalable, low-carbon option to more energy now, without the cost or delay of building new infrastructure. With biofuels entering the fleet, emissions reductions could climb past 80%, directly supporting Ontario and Canada’s climate goals.

The Strategy

The Port of Thunder Bay, connected by rail and built for bulk commodities, has the space and infrastructure to grow into a key western hub.

The East Coast offers deepwater crude terminals, refinery access, and export connections.

Together, they create a ready-made corridor for energy security, economic growth, and high-quality Canadian jobs.

Our Ask: Think Marine First

The ask is simple: Think Marine first in enabling Canada to deliver energy security faster, cleaner, and at a lower cost.

The corridor is here. The solution is proven. The time is now to move energy by marine.