Executive Council
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
July 14, 2015

The following is being distributed at the request of the Council of the Federation:

Newfoundland and Labrador Hosts Summer Meeting of Canada’s Premiers in St. John’s

Canada’s Premiers will meet at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland in St. John’s from July 15 to 17.

“I look forward to welcoming my fellow Premiers to Newfoundland and Labrador. I am confident that we will make real progress on issues that are important to Canadians.”
- The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and incoming Chair of the Council of the Federation

On July 16, Premiers will focus on the economy. Discussions will centre on innovation, trade, skills and training, and how to build a more competitive Canadian economy.

On July 17, Premiers will discuss climate change, health care, and other priority issues.

A closing news conference is planned for the afternoon of July 17.

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 contact:

Kevin Guest Director of Communications Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs 709-729-1983, 730-2320 kevinjguest@gov.nl.ca

2015 07 14                              10:15 a.m.