Article content Fuel shortages across Eastern Canada and parts of the United States are possible if plans by Michigan Senator Gretchen Whitmer to close Enbridgeâs Line 5 move forward, according to a report from the Canadian Senate. The alternative to shortages is thousands of more fuel-laden tanker trucks and hundreds of rail cars â along with higher prices. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Enbridgeâs Line 5 conflict heats up Back to video âLine 5 is a significant aspect of Canadaâs relationship with the United States and contributes to secure energy supplies in both countries. Its shutdown could have many implications, including reduced safety, shortages of various products, on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border, transportation bottlenecks for Albertaâs crude oil, and job losses for the Canadian and American workers.âÂ