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Council of the Federation Meeting Concludes

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Canada's premiers around the meeting table.

Canada’s premiers have concluded their summer meeting, which included discussions on emergency management and wildfires, advancing projects of national interest to build a stronger and more secure Canada, U.S. relations and international trade, and more. (Council of the Federation)


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