PAST INITIATIVES
Rebalancing the Health Care Funding Partnership (2020-2023)
For years now, Canada’s Premiers have been calling on the federal government to rebalance the health care funding partnership. COVID-19 has only increased...
Provinces and territories: Taking action on COVID-19
Learn how your province or territory is taking action on COVID-19.
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...
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...
2015 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...
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. The mission was an excellent opportunity...
Health Care Innovation Working Group (2012-2019)
The Health Care Innovation Working Group (HCIWG) is composed of provincial and territorial Ministers of Health. The HCIWG focuses on innovation to enhance provincial and territorial capacity in order to...
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...
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...
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...