Premiers invite the participation and input of all energy stakeholders, including the federal government, to move the green economy forward and ensure a sustainable and secure energy future for Canada, continued economic growth and prosperity and enhanced environmental and social responsibility.
Environmental Assessment
Competitiveness is tied to a well functioning economy. Reducing the overlapping regulatory burden is a priority. Premiers continue to support a comprehensive review of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act to help address concerns with timing, efficiency and certainty of process.
The Premier of Yukon shared information with the Council on the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESAA), which has been in effect since November 2005.
Premiers support the need for territorial governments to be closely involved in the development of any federal action plan for regulatory improvement in the North, including any resulting changes to environmental assessment processes.
Skilled Workforce
There is a clear link between literacy, skills and education and people’s job opportunities and quality of life.
Highly skilled workers are essential to an innovative and green economy. Premiers are committed to ensuring that post-secondary education and training is accessible and responsive to the changing needs of society and individuals.
Premiers recognize the importance of establishing flexible employment and training programs to better meet the needs of Canadians affected by the economic downturn.
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