Ontario Premier Doug Ford has signed an agreement with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to help build a railway to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region.

Ford Motor still faces difficulties obtaining vital magnets made with rare-earth elements, despite a deal the U.S. struck with China to ease export controls, a company executive said Monday.

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have agreed to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces while increasing interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, right, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sign agreements to build new energy and trade infrastructure in Calgary, Alta., Monday, July 7, 2025.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford met at the Calgary Stampede on Monday to sign two memorandums of understanding.