Nova Scotia hosts summer meeting of Canada’s Premiers

    Monday, 15 July 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Chair of the Council of the Federation, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston,  said his colleagues will continue their discussion on revitalizing cooperative federalism in Canada, an issue Premiers highlighted in their post budget letter to the Prime Minister.

    Canada’s Premiers will meet this week at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel in Halifax. Discussions will include housing and affordability, health care, infrastructure, energy, Canada-U.S. relations, emergency preparedness and response, and Arctic security. Chair of the Council of the Federation, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston,  said his colleagues will continue their discussion on revitalizing cooperative federalism in Canada, an issue Premiers highlighted in their post budget letter to the Prime Minister. He says “When all governments work together, we can find the best solutions for the challenges we face. This meeting will allow Premiers to engage on the issues that matter most to Canadians.” A closing news conference is planned for Wednesday afternoon. 

     

     

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