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Ontario government House Leader Paul Calandra accused NDP Leader Marit Stiles of sending a photographer to the wedding of Premier Doug Ford‘s daughter during an eyebrow-raising exchange at Queen’s Park — an allegation that the NDP says is false. Stiles said the suggestion was a sign of “desperation” from a …
Read More »Ford makes ‘recommendations’ on fed health deal as premiers agree to accept offer
Ontario Premier Doug Ford made “specific recommendations” on the sustainability of a new health-care deal, his office said Monday, as the country’s premiers agreed to formally accept Ottawa’s offer. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, the chair for the group of premiers known as the Council of the Federation, said they agreed …
Read More »Canada’s health system not working, Trudeau says ahead of summit with premiers – National
Ahead of a high-stakes health summit on Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the country’s health-care system is not working for Canadians and that his negotiations with premiers will focus on targeted investments aimed at improving results. All 13 of Canada’s premiers are in Ottawa for a first ministers meeting …
Read More »Premiers ring in 2023 with talks of economic improvement, health care, affordability – National
Premiers across the country used their New Year’s messages to emphasize everything from housing and affordability to healthy lifestyles. In his first New Year’s message as premier of British Columbia, David Eby says he’s honoured to celebrate the successes of 2022 “including the remarkable economic recovery in our province as …
Read More »Canadian premiers set to speak as viral surge overwhelms children’s hospitals
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Read More »Outcome of Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection to determine premier’s future in legislature
Voters in Brooks-Medicine Hat will decide today if Alberta’s premier will get a seat in the legislature. Premier Danielle Smith is running as a candidate in the byelection in that riding because she was not a sitting MLA when she was elected leader of the United Conservative Party last month. …
Read More »Alberta Health Services board member resigns in response to premier’s plan to replace directors
With the looming threat of firing hanging over their heads, at least one Alberta Health Services board member has resigned. In a Oct. 7 letter obtained by CBC News, Deborah Apps says she can’t stand by waiting for Premier Danielle Smith to act on a promise to replace the 12-member board of …
Read More »‘Where’d the love go?’: Premiers claim Ottawa is turning its back on a health system in crisis
It’s hardly the first relationship to struggle under the pandemic’s health and financial pressures, but Canada’s dysfunction-prone federation appeared to be in need of a skilled mediator or two this week. Like aggrieved partners now speaking only through lawyers, premiers gathered in Victoria, B.C. on July 11-12 to reprise their call for an urgent …
Read More »What to watch for as Canada’s premiers meet in Victoria
It’s been three years since what used to be a staple of the political calendar — the annual summer premiers’ gathering — was held in person. As the Council of the Federation reconvenes, Canada’s premiers are packing a lot of familiar baggage, particularly when it comes to their demands of the federal …
Read More »Premiers gather in Victoria to present united demand for more health-care cash
Canada’s premiers gather today for two days of meetings in Victoria, British Columbia, where they’re expected to focus on their demand for more health-care funding from the federal government. “The problems Canadians experienced in accessing health-care services during the pandemic have intensified strains in our health systems that will continue …
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