The gathering had initially been scheduled for July 22-24 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The health crisis this year is shaking up the agenda of the premiers, who must now deal with entirely new issues.

Premier Scott Moe says he will still advocate on some of his key issues at the federal level, but consensus issues agreed to by Canada's premiers will be the priority.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford kicked off the premiers' meeting just outside Toronto this morning by donning a Winnipeg Blue Bombers jersey.

Canada's premiers are meeting today just outside Toronto for the first time as a group since the federal election.

The meeting will be an opportunity for the premiers to focus prior to talking in the new year with Trudeau, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs said Sunday.

Premiers gather in Toronto on Monday to try to come up with a cohesive plan to advance their interests in a national context

John Tory's comments came after a Friday conference call between Ontario Premier Doug Ford and other provincial leaders in which Ford offered to host a meeting in Toronto.

Kenney said his province contributes billions of dollars to Canada's economy but is blocked in by some jurisdictions from developing its resources.

Canada's premiers issued a joint statement, calling on the federal government to respect local jurisdiction when it comes to climate change policy.