Canada’s prime ministers are concluding their summer meeting of the Council of the Federation today.
Premiers from all 10 provinces and three territories were in Halifax for their three-day meeting hosted by Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.
Canada’s prime ministers take part in a photo opportunity during the Council of the Federation meetings in Halifax on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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A statement from the premiers says key priorities discussed include housing, affordability and job training; strategic infrastructure; the future of energy; and emergency preparedness and response.
Several prime ministers have expressed frustration at what they say is a lack of teamwork by the federal government on important files.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a lack of collaboration has resulted in duplication of services such as dental care and pharmaceutical care.
David Eby of British Columbia says he and his counterparts have been asking for a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at federation meetings for years, calls that he says have so far gone unanswered.
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