Source: Government of Canada regional news
The Council of the Federation’s two-day summer meeting ended today, July 23, in Huntsville, Ontario.
Canada’s premiers discussed emergency management and wildfires, advancing projects of national interest to build a stronger and more secure Canada, U.S. relations and international trade, labour mobility, immigration, healthcare and public safety.
The event also included a first ministers’ meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Meeting communiques are available at: https://www.canadaspremiers.ca/newsroom/
At the conclusion of the meeting, Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz became Chair of the council.
Quick Facts:
- the council includes all 13 provincial and territorial premiers; it enables premiers to work collaboratively, form closer ties, foster constructive relationships among governments and show leadership on important issues that matter to Canadians
Additional Resources:
Council of the Federation: https://canadaspremiers.ca/
Prime Minister of Canada: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en