The article critiques Ontario Premier Doug Ford's proposed interprovincial oil pipeline project with Alberta, arguing it is a flawed and expensive endeavor.Key points include: 1) The plan fails to address real infrastructure needs, as Ontario's existing refineries can meet most fuel demands.2) The proposed 500,000-barrel-per-day capacity exceeds current requirements and lacks market demand, making it economically unviable.3) Federal jurisdiction over interprovincial pipelines means Ontario taxpayers should not bear the cost.4) The project offers no new export markets unlike the federal Trans Mountain pipeline, which targets Asian buyers.5) Legal challenges persist with Enbridge's existing pipeline, which the article argues is more critical to address.6) Critics claim the proposal is a political stunt by Ford to assert provincial influence, rather than a practical solution.The piece concludes that the plan is a poor use of resources and lacks any compelling rationale for implementation.