Western Premiers
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Western premiers agree to develop new economic corridors, call for federal supportThe 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.PoliticsMay 22, 2025
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Health care, housing on the agenda as western premiers wrap up annual meeting in WhitehorseThe premiers of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, and Yukon meet annually for the Western Premiers' Conference.PoliticsJun 10, 2024
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Western premiers call on Ottawa to discuss health-care dollarsEarlier 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.PoliticsMay 27, 2022
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Western premiers call for clarity, timelines on international travel, reopening rulesCanada's western leaders say they plan to push Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week on a detailed plan and timeline to reopen international borders.PoliticsJun 15, 2021
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Western premiers ‘expecting positive discussions’ as meeting kicks off in EdmontonCanada'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."PoliticsJun 27, 2019
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B.C. premier not expecting ‘any surprises’ at Western premiers’ meeting next weekThe B.C. premier is heading to the Northwest Territories next Tuesday to meet with his counterparts across Western Canada, including Alberta Premier Rachel Notley.CanadaMay 18, 2018
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Western provinces make moving easierA meeting between the premiers of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan has turned into a conference call.CanadaMar 13, 2014
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