Western Premiers

• Western Canada’s premiers to gather as Alberta referendum talk picks up

  The gathering of western Canada's premiers is taking place in Alberta as the province comes closer than ever to triggering a vote on separation.

  Canada

  May 25
  
• Western premiers agree to develop new economic corridors, call for federal support

  The premiers said it's time for the west to become the Canada's economic engine and the only obstacle is the lack of infrastructure necessary to transport resources to new markets.

  Politics

  May 22, 2025
  
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• Health care, housing on the agenda as western premiers wrap up annual meeting in Whitehorse

  The premiers of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, and Yukon meet annually for the Western Premiers' Conference.

  Politics

  Jun 10, 2024
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• Western premiers call on Ottawa to discuss health-care dollars

  Earlier this year, Canada's premiers asked Ottawa for a $28-billion increase to health transfers, which would bring the federal funding share to 35 per cent from 22 per cent.

  Politics

  May 27, 2022
• Western premiers call for clarity, timelines on international travel, reopening rules

  Canada's western leaders say they plan to push Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week on a detailed plan and timeline to reopen international borders.

  Politics

  Jun 15, 2021
• Western premiers ‘expecting positive discussions’ as meeting kicks off in Edmonton

  Canada's western and northern premiers are meeting in Edmonton in a effort to make the "western provinces and territories the source of Canada’s strength and economic growth."

  Politics

  Jun 27, 2019
• B.C. premier not expecting ‘any surprises’ at Western premiers’ meeting next week

  The B.C. premier is heading to the Northwest Territories next Tuesday to meet with his counterparts across Western Canada, including Alberta Premier Rachel Notley.

  Canada

  May 18, 2018
• Western provinces make moving easier

  A meeting between the premiers of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan has turned into a conference call.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2014