The Globe and Mail reports in its Wednesday edition that business leaders across the country said Albertans' overwhelming vote to stay within Canada puts the onus on Ottawa to live up to its promise to boost energy investment in the province. A four-bylined item led by Emma Graney says that while Alberta's business establishment are not known for their getting political, in the lead-up to the vote a smattering of big names loudly spoke out about the risks facing Alberta should it entertain secession. Oil patch bosses are now pushing federal and provincial politicians for a renewed focus on multibillion-dollar energy infrastructure projects, including a new pipeline connecting the oil sands to a deepwater port in Vancouver, carbon-capture and expansion of natural gas export terminals. Industries outside the energy sector also said the referendum and its outcome signalled the need for greater co-operation between Ottawa and provinces. "We are seeing momentum on all these fronts." Scotiabank's Scott Thomson said the result of the vote demonstrates that Canadians "see something worth building together," even during periods of strain. "I am more optimistic today than I have been in years," Mr. Thomson told The Globe.