The Ontario Energy Board is releasing information about it's next steps in consultation with Ontarians regarding the proposed Energy East Pipeline. The $12 billion project will transport crude oil from from Western Canada through Northern Ontario to Quebec and New Brunswick. The board will hold a series of public meetings to discuss the proposed pipeline route. They will be Thunder Bay on March 26th. Separate meetings will be held during the same period with First Nation's and Metis communities to seek their views on the project.