PAST INITIATIVES
Summit of North American Governors and Premiers
On October 30-31, Darrell Pasloski, Premier of Yukon and Vice-Chair of the Council of the Federation (COF), met with Governors from the United States and Mexico for...
Canadian Energy Strategy (2015-2017)
As owners of natural resources, provinces and territories have an essential role to play in developing Canada as a global leader in energy development, knowledge and...
Fiscal Arrangements Working Group (2012-2015)
The Fiscal Arrangements Working Group was established in January 2012. The principles underlying the work of the working group are: To find solutions...
2014 Premiers’ Mission to China October 29-30, 2014 – Beijing
Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz led a mission of Canada’s Premiers to the People’s Republic of China on October 29-30, 2014.
Economic Productivity and Innovation Working Group (2015-2018)
Innovation, productivity and competitiveness are fundamental building blocks of a strong, diversified economy that promotes growth and creates good jobs for...
Water Stewardship Council (2011-2014)
In 2010, Premiers endorsed the Council of the Federation Water Charter, which recognizes the collective obligation of Canadians and their governments...
2012 Mission to China September 10-20, 2012 – Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter led the 2012 Council of the Federation Mission to China, which focused on further developing relationships with one of Canada’s...
The pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (2010-ongoing)
Established in August 2010, the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA) conducts joint provincial/territorial/federal negotiations for brand name and generic drugs...
2010 Mission to Washington, D.C. February 19-21, 2010 – Washington, D.C.
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall led the 2010 mission to Washington, D.C., which focused on trade and border issues, energy and the environment...
2008 Mission to China November 2-6, 2008 – Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing
Premiers led a delegation of more than one hundred business, research and educational institution representatives who met with Chinese counterparts to discuss and initiate...