Canada’s Premiers to Meet in St. John’s from July 15-17, 2015

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

Thursday, July 16
9:00 am Council of the Federation Meeting commences (photo opportunity at start of meeting)
11:45 am – 12:00 pm Media opportunity (TBC)
3:45 – 4:00 pm Media opportunity with Premier Paul Davis (TBC)
Friday, July 17
1:30 – 2:00 pm Closing News Conference
Fort William Ballroom A-B, Lobby Level, Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

A meeting of Premiers and National Aboriginal Organization Leaders will be held on Wednesday, July 15 at the Hotel North Two in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Details about this meeting will be issued by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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 enquiries may be directed to:

Donna Ivey
Special Assistant, Communications
Office of the Premier
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
(709) 729-3551
Cell: (709) 699-2402
[email protected]
Lindsay de Leeuw
Senior Project Manager
Council of the Federation Secretariat
(613) 563-4066
Cell: (613) 851-5978 [email protected]