Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Council of the Federation Meeting

The Honourable Kathy Dunderdale, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will attend a meeting of the Council of the Federation in Halifax, July 25 to 27 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, 1919 Upper Water Street. Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter will chair the meeting to discuss a number of important issues including health care, fiscal arrangements, energy and the economy.

Premier Dunderdale will also attend a meeting of Premiers and National Aboriginal Organization Leaders on the morning of Wednesday, July 25, in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

Media representatives who are unable to travel may listen to the closing news conference using the following numbers:

• Dial-in Number: 1-866-797-9098
• Conference ID: 6075236

Dial-in is required by 12:45 p.m. NT on Friday, July 27.

The Council of the Federation comprises 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.

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