thenarwhal.ca/canada-oil-refineries-explainer Politicians have floated building more oil refineries in Canada. Here’s what you need to know
Canada has 16 refineries and a largely balanced domestic market, so experts say a new plant would not necessarily lower pump prices. Pierre Poilievre and David Eby are among politicians arguing more refining capacity would improve energy security, though a large refinery could cost $10–15 billion and take years to build.
