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Premiers in Vancouver today for three-day conference on national issues

VANCOUVER – The country’s premiers are in Vancouver today to discuss everything from health care to the economy.

The three-day meeting of the Council of the Federation will also include First Nations’ leaders.

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Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty says he wants to discuss a new national health-care accord, especially one that is committed to reform and provides secure funding.

British Columbia Premier Christy Clark and her Alberta counterpart Ed Stelmach say they want to talk about building stronger economic ties with Asia.

The Atlantic provinces will be pushing for a united front on federal transfer payments.

Quebec Premier Jean Charest has announced he won’t be there because he’s attending his daughter’s wedding in France.

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