Premiers
Unions, businesses ready for premiers meeting in Saskatoon
With all of Canada’s premiers meeting in Saskatoon this week, union and business leaders from across the country are also heading to the city. Continue reading
Premiers strike deal to double amount of beer, alcohol allowed across borders
The deal will see a large increase in the personal limits for alcohol and beer in provinces such as New Brunswick, while others like Alberta and Manitoba currently have no limits. Continue reading
Moe, Ford join forces to oppose federal carbon pricing at premiers’ meeting in New Brunswick
Ford says both provinces are on “the exact same page” and Ontario will use every tool at its disposal to challenge a tax he says is bad for families and businesses. Continue reading
Frequent flyers: Nova Scotia’s Stephen McNeil tops list of premiers racking up international travel
The premier of one of Canada’s smallest provinces racked up the most international travel in 2017 — spending more than one month outside of Canada on government trips. Continue reading
Saskatchewan’s Wall, B.C.’s Clark get premiers gathering off to fractious start
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is flatly asserting he won’t be signing any agreement today on a national carbon price, while B.C.’s Christy Clark says elements of the deal may have to be set aside for further assessment. Continue reading
Notley pulls in more support nationally than within Alberta: Poll
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
A new poll released Friday shows Premier Rachel Notley near both the top and the bottom of the list when it comes to approval ratings. Continue reading
Premiers want feds to restore disaster funding
Government leaders in Western Canada are meeting to discuss pushing Ottawa to reverse historic funding cuts to disaster-mitigation programs. Continue reading
Notley approval rating still high, but dropping fast: national poll
A recent national poll says Premier Rachel Notley is still one of Canada’s most popular leaders, but she’s losing ground fast with Albertans. Continue reading
Report ranks premiers from best, Mike Harris, to worst, Pauline Marois
Aha! Insights Inc. has produced its inaugural report, called “Premier Class: Canada’s Best and Worst Leaders.” Continue reading
Premiers, First Nations leaders meet on missing and murdered women
Pressure is mounting on the federal government to take action on missing and murdered aboriginal women, with several premiers and aboriginal leaders meeting in Ottawa today to try to determine what can be done. Continue reading