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

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. Please note that this area will close at 4:45 pm on July 18.

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

Tuesday, July 18
6:30 a.m. Media registration opens
Empire Ballroom Foyer, Lobby Level, Hotel Macdonald
9:30 a.m. Summer Meeting of Canada’s Premiers commences (photo opportunity at start of meeting; media will be escorted to meeting room)
4:00 – 4:15 p.m. Media opportunity with Premier Rachel Notley (TBC)
Empire Ballroom Foyer, Lobby Level, Hotel Macdonald
4:45 p.m. Media area closes
Wednesday, July 19
7:00 a.m. Media registration opens
Empire Ballroom Foyer, Lobby Level, Hotel Macdonald
1:30 p.m. Closing News Conference
Empire Ballroom, Lobby Level, Hotel Macdonald
4:00 p.m. Media area closes

A meeting of Premiers and National Indigenous Organization Leaders will be held on Monday, July 17 in Edmonton, Alberta. Details about this meeting will be issued by the Government of Alberta.

The Council of the Federation comprises all 13 provincial and territorial Premiers. It enables Premiers to work collaboratively, form closer ties, foster constructive relationships among governments, and show leadership on important issues that matter to Canadians.

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Media enquiries may be directed to:

Karen Karbashewski
Public Affairs Bureau
Government of Alberta
(780) 422-7678
[email protected]
Lindsay de Leeuw
Senior Project Manager
Council of the Federation Secretariat
(613) 563-4066
[email protected]