Canada’s Premiers to Meet in Edmonton from July 17-19, 2017

Canada’s Premiers to Meet in Edmonton from July 17-19, 2017

MEDIA NOTICE
Canada’s Premiers to Meet in Edmonton from July 17-19, 2017
Media accreditation required

June 28, 2017 – As incoming Chair of the Council of the Federation, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley will host the 2017 Summer Meeting of Canada’s Premiers from July 17 to 19 at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton.

Media Accreditation
Media representatives who wish to cover the 2017 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 2017 Summer Meeting and click “Media Registration”. Media must register by July 14, 2017.

Individuals will be screened to ensure they are official media representatives. A photo-ID badge will be provided to all accredited media at the registration desk in Edmonton.

Media Centre
A media centre will be located in the Empire Ballroom (lobby level) of the Hotel Macdonald on Wednesday, July 19. This room will be equipped with internet access, a printer and power outlets.

Unimic
A unimic will be set up in the Empire Ballroom Foyer (lobby level) of the Hotel Macdonald on Tuesday, July 18 and Wednesday, July 19. The unimic will be available during the following hours:

Tuesday, July 18          7:00 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday, July 19    7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Please note: A small work area for media will be set up in the foyer on July 18; a workstation with internet access and a printer will be available. This area will close at 4:45 pm on July 18.

Satellite Truck Parking
Parking for large trucks is available at the Hotel Macdonald. To arrange for parking, please contact Karen Karbashewski with the Government of Alberta at (780) 427-2569 or [email protected].

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