Premiers to Hold International Economic Forum in Halifax on November 22-23, 2012

Preliminary Media Program (All times and events are to be confirmed)

Friday, November 23

8:30 – 8:45 am Premiers’ unimic availability
8:45 am Council of the Federation International Economic Forum begins (Media photo opportunity at start of meeting)
2:00 – 2:30 pm Closing News Conference

Media are asked to contact Carla Burns with the Government of Nova Scotia (contact information below), should they require assistance with specific services in connection with this meeting.

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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Media enquiries may be directed to:

Carla Burns
Director of Communications Support
Communications Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia 902-424-2876
Cell: 902-483-9873
[email protected]
Lindsay de Leeuw
Project Manager
Council of the Federation Secretariat
613-563-4066
[email protected]