On December 5, 2003, Canada’s Premiers announced the creation of the Council of the Federation, a new institution for a new era in collaborative intergovernmental relations. The Council of the Federation was created by Premiers because they believe it is important for provinces and territories to play a leadership role in revitalizing the Canadian Federation and building a more constructive and cooperative federal system.
The Council of the Federation's objectives are to:
- Promote interprovincial-territorial cooperation and closer ties between members of the Council, to ultimately strengthen Canada;
- Foster meaningful relations between governments based on respect for the Constitution and recognition of the diversity within the federation;
- Show leadership on issues important to all Canadians.
The 2009 Summer Conference was held August 5 - 7, 2009 in Regina, Saskatchewan. The next summer conference of the Council of the Federation will be held in Manitoba, August 4 - 6, 2010.
For more information about the outcomes from the 2009 Council of the Federation Summer Conference, please refer to the following:
- Premiers Advance Open Trade in Canada (PDF, 30.47 KB)
- Premiers Focus on Canada's Place in the World (PDF, 15.16 KB)
- Premiers Focus on Innovation (PDF, 29.96 KB)
- Premiers to Strengthen Canada - US Relations (PDF, 16.28 KB)
- Premiers Agree on EI Reforms and Call for a Retirement Income Summit (PDF, 18.55 KB)
- Provinces and Territories Make H1N1 Preparations a Priority (PDF, 14,82 KB)
Other Council of the Federation Documents:
Canada's Premiers: Taking Action on Climate Change - A Report on Progress Achieved Since August 2007 (PDF, 548 KB)
Council of the Federation's Founding Agreement (PDF, 219 KB)
Reconciling the Irreconcilable: Addressing Canada's Fiscal Imbalance (PDF, 3 GB)
Looking to the Future: A Plan for Investing in Canada 's Transportation System (PDF, 2.11 MB)
Competing for Tomorrow: A Strategy for Postsecondary Education and Skills Training (PDF, 352 KB)
National Pharmaceuticals Strategy Progress Report (PDF, 1.31 MB)
Climate Change: Leading Practices by Provincial and Territorial Governments in Canada (PDF, 3.44 MB)
A Shared Vision for Energy in Canada (PDF, 2.32 MB)
Council of the Federation website
