Premiers

• Manitoba’s Stefanson bottom of the barrel again in Angus Reid premiers’ rankings

  Only a dismal three per cent said they strongly approve of her work as premier. Those who strongly disapprove of her leadership rose from 36 to 43 per cent. 

  Canada

  Mar 18
  
• Canadian premiers push for boost in health-care funding from Ottawa

  Following a meeting of the premiers, B.C. Premier and Canadian Council of the Federation chair John Horgan said Ottawa has fallen behind in the health-care support needed.

  Health

  Feb 2
  
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• Some premiers say federal travel moves are evidence-free ‘political theatre’

  Several premiers rebuffed suggestions by federal ministers to force new COVID quarantines on travellers, saying Ottawa failed to provide any data to support the drastic measures.

  Politics

  Dec 16, 2021
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• British Columbia looking at rules to ban protests on school and hospital grounds

  B.C. Premier John Horgan is now the chair of the Council of Federation, the organization made up of the premiers across the country.

  Politics

  Sep 23, 2021
• If a federal election were called, would Conservative premiers take on Ottawa again?

  "Every premier in this country has got a few scars and battle wounds, and some are bleeding heavier than others and know that the focus has to be on holding their ground."

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2021
• Inside Trudeau’s premiers’ meetings: New records reveal PM’s strategy on issues from Biden to COVID

  Documents obtained by Global News show Prime Minister Trudeau told premiers as early as February that Ottawa thought COVID-19 fatigue could be a problem for vaccine rollout plans.

  Politics

  Jul 4, 2021
• Premiers urge Ottawa again to increase health care funding

  Following a conference call, the premiers issued a statement asking the federal government to increase its share of overall health spending to 35 per cent from 22 per cent.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2021
• Premiers tell Trudeau they ‘want to go to war’ with U.S. over Keystone XL: sources

  The prime minister told premiers Thursday that he will make the case for the project to U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday, but is focused on improving Canada-U.S. relations.

  Politics

  Jan 21, 2021
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• Bil Kelly: More money for health care can come after we flatten the curve

  The premiers didn't get what they wanted, when they wanted it, but they left with more than they had when the meeting started. That should be a good day for them, Bill Kelly says.

  Commentary

  Dec 11, 2020
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• Premiers prepare for prolonged battle over increased federal health-care funding

  Thursday's long-awaited session was to be devoted to the premiers' call for a big increase in the annual federal transfers for health care, but will likely require more time.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2020