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 facilities 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. "If we leave politics aside for a moment, what's important is that the federal and the provincial governments continue to work together to support growth," said Laurent Ferreira, chief executive officer of Montreal-based National Bank, owner of Edmonton's Canadian Western Bank.