Media representatives who wish to attend the 2009 Council of the Federation Summer Meeting must register online at //cof.gov.sk.ca. Click on the link to "Media Room". Applicants will be screened to ensure they are official media representatives. Media must register by July 10, 2009.

Media representatives are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. A block of rooms are available at:

Media representatives must make their reservations no later than July 3, 2009 in order to qualify for a special group rate of $99.00 at the Ramada Hotel & Convention Centre. After this date, the room rate and availability will not be guaranteed.

A media work room will be located in the Order of the Eastern Star Building, adjacent to Government House. This room will be equipped with Internet access, power outlets and television monitors.

Preliminary Media Program (All times and events are to be confirmed)

Thursday, August 6

9:00 a.m. Council of the Federation Private Meeting (photo opportunity at start of meeting)

6:00 p.m. Reception, Dinner and Entertainment

RCMP Heritage Centre and RCMP Training Academy, Depot

Division (media invited, social only)

Friday, August 7

9:00 a.m. Council of the Federation Private Meeting

1:00 p.m. News Conference

Media are asked to contact Jeff Welke with the Government of Saskatchewan (contact information below), should they require assistance with specific services in connection with this meeting.

The Council of the Federation is comprised of all 13 provincial and territorial Premiers. It enables Premiers to work collaboratively to strengthen the Canadian Federation by fostering a constructive relationship among the provinces and territories, and with the federal government.