Council of the Federation to Meet in Victoria on January 16-17, 2012

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

Monday, January 16
8:30 am Council of the Federation Meeting (Media photo opportunity at start of meeting)
   
12:30 pm Chair’s Media Opportunity
   
Tuesday, January 17
8:00 am Council of the Federation Meeting continues
1:30 pm Closing News Conference

Media are asked to contact Nina Chiarelli with the Province of British Columbia (contact information below), should they require assistance with specific services in connection with this meeting.

The Council of the Federation is comprised of 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:

Nina Chiarelli
Communications Director
Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Province of British Columbia
250-387-0793
[email protected]
Lindsay de Leeuw
Project Manager
Council of the Federation Secretariat
613-563-4066
[email protected]