Executive Council
June 2, 2015
Media Advisory: Canada�s Premiers to Meet in St. John�s from July 15-17, 2015
As incoming Chair of the Council of the Federation, the Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will host the 2015 Summer Meeting of Canada�s Premiers from July 15 to 17 at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John�s.
Media representatives who wish to cover the 2015 Summer Meeting of Canada�s Premiers must register online. To access the online registration system, please visit www.canadaspremiers.ca 
, click on the link for the 2015 Summer Meeting and click Media Registration. Media must register by July 15, 2015.
Individuals will be screened to ensure they are official media representatives. A photo-ID badge will be provided to all accredited media at the media centre in St. John�s.
Media Centre
A media centre will be located in Fort William Ballroom A-B (lobby level) of the Sheraton Hotel. A unimic will also be set up in this area. This room will be equipped with Internet access and power outlets.
Preliminary Media Program
(All times and events are to be confirmed)
| Thursday, July 16 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Council of the Federation Meeting commences (photo opportunity at start of meeting) |
| 11:45 a.m. -12:00 p.m. | Media opportunity (TBC) |
| 3:45 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. | Media opportunity with Premier Paul Davis (TBC) |
| Friday, July 17 | |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Closing News Conference Fort William Ballroom A-B, Lobby Level, Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland |
Media Accommodation
Media are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. A limited block of rooms is available at the two hotels outlined below. Please note that the deadline for reservations under the group block is Monday, June 15.
| Quality Hotel Harbourview 2 Hill O�Chips, St. John�s 709-754-7788 www.stjohnsqualityhotel.com |
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| Holiday Inn St. John�s 180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John�s Toll-free: 1-877-660-8550 www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/st-johns/yytca/hoteldetail |
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The Council of the Federation comprises all 13 provincial and territorial premiers. It enables premiers to work collaboratively, form closer ties, foster constructive relationships between governments, and show leadership on important issues that matter to Canadians.
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Media contacts:
| Donna Ivey Special Assistant, Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3551 donnaivey@gov.nl.ca |
Lindsay de Leeuw Senior Project Manager Council of the Federation Secretariat 613-563-4066, 613-851-5978 lindsay@canadaspremiers.ca |
2015 06 02 12:50 p.m.