Kathleen Wynne, Rachel Notley plan to 'work together' on climate change

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Alberta PremierRachel Notleymet in Toronto Friday morning for a closed-door meeting in which the twodiscussed how bestto balance the needs of the economy withtacklingclimate change.

During a Friday morning news conference after the meeting, the two premiers agreed that climate change is one of the most "urgent" issues facing both of their provinces and Wynne said she is "optimistic" about being able to tackle the issue together.

Wynnepraised the recent changes that Notley has made to Alberta's approach to climate change.In particular, she supported the province'scap on emissions from the oilsands, which Wynnesaid will make the national conversation about climate targets and pipelines easier.

On thetopic of pipelines,Notley advocated for the approval of the Energy Eastpipeline, saying that it is safest and best option,despite the oppositionfrom some Canadian politicians such as Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre.

"Frankly, municipal leaders who don't see that are being short-sighted," said Notley. "This pipeline is partof building a strong Canada, it's part of building a strong economy."

Wynnesaid that people in Ontario "care a great deal" aboutthe potential jobs that the proposed Energy East pipeline could create in the province and across Canada.

The meeting between the leaders was closed to the media.

Both leaders appeared at a Thursday nightevent held by environmental researchthink-tankPembina Institute.