Canadian Intergovernmental Conferences

Every year, the Québec government participates in approximately 80 intergovernmental conferences involving ministers, deputy ministers and premiers. These conferences deal with a wide variety of public policy fields: culture, health, justice, public safety, environment, finance, climate change, agriculture, etc. The Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes works in collaboration with Québec departements and organizations involved in the preparation of these conferences and in the elaboration of the positions that will be promoted by the Government of Québec. The Secrétariat is also present in all of these conferences in order to advise Québec's representatives on intergovernmental matters. 

Participation in these intergovernmental conferences enables the Government of Québec to foster collaboration with other governments regarding concerns of mutual interest as well as sharing of information and best practices while ensuring the protection of its interests and the respect of its jurisdictions.

This section lists the dates and locations of the intergovernmental conferences that have been held over the last two years. It also contains the press releases issued at the outcome of these conferences.

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2021 Meetings

September 2021

• Teleconference of Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers of Agriculture

  September 28

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Virtual Meeting of Senior Officials Responsible for the Status of Women

  September 22

• Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting

  September 9-10

  Press release :

  • Energy and Mines Ministers Conclude Annual Meeting Increasing competitiveness in Canadian energy and mining

• Videoconference of Deputy Ministers of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers

  September 7

August 2021

• Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment

  August 18

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers Responsible for Climate Change (ad hoc)

  August 13

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers Responsible for Health and Intergovernmental Affairs

  August 3

July 2021

• Annual Meeting of the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration

  July 28

  Press release:

  • Immigration Ministers focus on long-term planning for a more responsive and collaborative immigration system

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers of Health

  July 28

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of the Council of Deputy Ministers of Transportation and Road Safety

  July 27

• Videoconference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible for Tourism

  July 26

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Virtual Meeting of Senior Officials Responsible for the Status of Women

  July 26

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for International Trade

  July 22

• Videoconference of the Committee of Deputy Ministers of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment

  July 22

• Meeting of Deputy Ministers of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers

  July 21

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Videoconference of Ministers Responsible for Social Services

  July 21

  Press release:

  • Federal, provincial and territorial ministers meet to discuss collaboration on the well-being of persons with disabilities

• Videoconferencing of Deputy Ministers Responsible for Social Services

  July 15

• Videoconference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture

  July 15

• Federal, Provincial and Territorial Teleconference of Ministers Responsible for Emergency Management

  July 15

• Teleconference of Atlantic and Quebec Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers

  July 13

• Video Conference of the Council of Ministers of Education (Canada)

  July 7

• Provincial-Territorial Video Conferencing of Deputy Ministers of Energy and Mines

  July 6

• Council of Deputy Ministers of Education Videoconference

  July 6

• Videoconference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety

  July 6

• Videoconference of Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety

  July 5

• Conference Call - Federal, Provincial and Territorial Deputy Minister Table on Collaboration in Service Delivery

  July 5

• Teleconference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible for Housing

  July 5

June 2021

• eleconference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers of Agriculture

  June 29

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Videoconference of Ministers Responsible for Labor

  June 28

• Teleconference of Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible for Housing

  June 23

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Virtual Meeting of Senior Officials Responsible for the Status of Women

  June 23

• Teleconference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation

  June 23

• Canadian Education Statistics Council Videoconference

  June 23

• Videoconference of the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Forum of Deputy Ministers Responsible for Immigration

  June 22

• Canadian Education Statistics Council Videoconference

  June 22

• Teleconference of Deputy Ministers of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers

  June 22

• Teleconference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers of Agriculture

  June 21

• Teleconference of Eastern Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers

  June 18

• Ministers’ Council on the Canadian Francophonie – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting (videoconference)

  June 17-18

  Press release:

  • Videoconference of the Ministers’ Council on the Canadian Francophonie

• Ministers’ Council on the Canadian Francophonie – Provincial-Territorial Meeting (videoconference)

  June 17

• Information Exchange Teleconference - Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment

  June 17

• Annual Meeting of Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Local Government (Videoconference)

  June 16

  Press release:

  • Annuel meeting of the Provincial and Territorial Ministers responsible for Local Government Meeting

• Teleconference of Atlantic and Quebec Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers

  June 15

• Videoconferencing of Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible for Local Governments

  June 10

• Videoconference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors

  June 9

• Videoconference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible for Tourism

  June 8

• Videoconference of Deputy Ministers of the Conference of Energy and Mines Ministers

  June 7

• Videoconference of Provincial-Territorial Deputy Minister Responsible for Social Services

  June 3

• Conference call of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible of Agriculture

  June 2

May 2021

• Videoconference of the Canadian Association of Administrators of Labour Legislation

  May 26

• Teleconference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Culture and Heritage

  May 21

  Press release:

  • Culture and Heritage Priorities Discussed at Annual Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Culture and Heritage

• Teleconference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers responsible for Culture and Heritage

  May 21

• Videoconference of Federal-Provincial-territorial Ministers responsible for Culture and Heritage and National Aboriginal Organizations

  May 20

• Federal, Provincial, Territorial Deputy Minister Table on Collaborative Service Delivery

  May 19

• Teleconference of the Committee of Deputy Ministers of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment

  May 18

• 43^rd Annual Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers

  May 17

  Press release:

  • Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Highlights Importance of Cross-Border Relationship

• Teleconference of Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Culture and Heritage

  May 14

• Teleconference of Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible for Culture and Heritage

  May 13

• Videoconference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers responsible for the Status of Women

  May 12, 13, 17

• Video Conferencing of Deputy Ministers Federal, Provincial and Territorial Responsible for seniors

  May 4

• Conference call of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible of Agriculture

  May 4

April 2021

• Video Conferencing of Senior Federal, Provincial and Territorial Officials Responsible for seniors

  April 30

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Video Conferencing of Deputy Ministers of Energy and Mines

  April 29

• Council of Deputy Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Videoconference

  April 29

• Videoconference of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada

  April 28

• Council of Deputy Ministers of Education videoconferencing

  April 15

• Videoconference of Deputy Ministers of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers

  April 7

March 2021

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Videoconference of Senior Officials Responsible for the Status of Women

  March 31

• Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers’ Videoconference

  March 30

• Teleconference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture

  March 25

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Teleconference of Deputy Ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety

  March 24-25

• Federal and Provincial Teleconference of Eastern Deputy Ministers Responsible for Fisheries and Aquaculture

  March 24

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Teleconference of Deputy Ministers responsible for Culture and Heritage

  March 12

• Provincial-Territorial Teleconference of Deputy Ministers responsible for Culture and Heritage

  March 12

• Videoconference of Deputy Ministers Responsible for local Government

  March 8

• Teleconference of Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers of the Social Services Forum

  March 4

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Teleconference of Deputy Ministers Responsible for the Economy

  March 3

• Videoconference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Labour

  March 1

  Press release:

  • Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers meet to discuss important workplace issues

February 2021

• Video conference of the Council of Ministers of Education

  February 25

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Teleconference of Senior Officials Responsible for the Status of Women

  February 23

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Videoconference of Deputy Ministers responsible for Immigration

  February 22

• Energy and Mines Ministers' Videoconference - Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting

  February 22

  Press release:

  • Joint Statement by Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and the Saskatchewan Minister of Energy and Resources Following the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference

• Information exchange teleconference - Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment

  February 22

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Videoconference of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety

  February 12

  Press release:

  • Transportation and Highway Safety ministers collaborate on the safe and economic recovery of Canada’s transportation sector

• Teleconference of the Committee of Deputy Ministers of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment

  February 9

• Videoconference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care

  February 9

  Press release:

  • Federal, provincial and territorial ministers work together to continue improving early learning and child care for Canadian families

• Teleconference of Provincial-Territorial Deputy Minister of the Social Services Forum

  February 8r

• Teleconference of the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Senior Officials Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care

  February 2

• Teleconference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Deputy Minister’s Table on Service Delivery Collaboration

  February 1^st

January 2021

• Virtual Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Senior Officials Responsible for the Status of Women

  January 11

• Teleconference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation

  January 13

• Provincial-Territorial Conference call of Ministers of Finance

  January 15

• Videoconference of the Advisory Committee of Deputy Ministers of Education

  January 20

• Videoconference of the Canadian Education Statistics Council

  January 21

• Virtual Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Senior Officials Responsible for the Status of Women

  January 21

• Videoconference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women

  January 21-22

  Press release:

  • Status of Women Ministers Endorse Declaration for a Canada Free of Gender-Based Violence

• Videoconference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Finance

  January 22

  Press releases:

  • Deputy Prime Minister hosts virtual meeting with provincial and territorial counterparts
  • Le ministre Girard fait valoir les priorités des provinces et territoires auprès du gouvernement fédéral

• Conference call of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible of Agriculture

  January 26

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Videoconference of Senior Officials Responsible for the Status of Women

  January 26

• Videoconference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministry of Health and Indigenous Affairs Regarding Racism Faced by Indigenous Peoples in Health Care System Across Canada

  January 27-28

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Videoconference of the Council of Deputy Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety

  January 29

2020 Meetings

December 2020

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Videoconference of Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety

  December 16-17

  Press release:

  • Justice and Public Safety Ministers work together on shared priorities

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Teleconference of Senior Officials Responsible for the Status of Women

  December 16

• Conference call of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers of Agriculture

  December 15

• Ad hoc discussion of Federal, Provincial, Territorial Ministers on Training and Employment Assistance Services for Economic Recovery

  December 15

• Council of Deputy Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Videoconference

  December 15

• Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers’ Videoconference

  December 10

• First Ministers' Meeting (videoconference)

  December 10

  Press releases:

  • First Ministers’ Meeting on the CHT: A First Step, With More Work to Do

  • Premiers Prepare for Meeting with the Prime Minister on the CHT

• Provincial-Territorial Videoconference of the Advisory Committee of Deputy Ministers of Education

  December 9-10

• Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie – Federal-Provincial-Territorial (videoconference)

  December 4

  Press release:

  • Federal, provincial and territorial governments work together for the Canadian Francophonie

• Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie – Provincial-Territorial (videoconference)

  December 4

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Videoconference of Deputy Ministers of Energy and Mines

  December 4

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Teleconference of Deputy Ministers Responsible for Government Services

  December 3

• Videoconference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors

  December 1

November 2020

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Teleconference of Senior Officials Responsible for the Status of Women

  November 30

• Teleconference of Provincial-Territorial Deputy Minister of the Social Services Forum

  November 25

• Annual Videoconference of Federal-Provincial and Territorial Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Agriculture

  November 20 and 27

  Press release:

  • Rencontre des ministres fédéral, provinciaux et territoriaux de l'Agriculture - Le ministre Lamontagne souligne une importante avancée dans le dossier des frais imposés par les détaillants aux fournisseurs et aux producteurs

• Provincial-Territorial Videoconference of Deputy Ministers Responsible for Local Government

  November 20

• Teleconference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation

  November 19

• Teleconference of Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture

  November 18

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Videoconference of the Committee of Deputy Ministers of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment - Strategic Workshop

  November 16 and 30

• Conference call of Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers of the Environment (Convened by Alberta - preparatory meeting for the CCME DM Strategy Workshop on November 16 and 30)

  November 13

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Videoconference of Ministers Responsible for Human Rights

  November 9-10

  Press release:

  • Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Human Rights Hold Virtual Meeting to Discuss Key Priorities in Relation to Canada’s Human Rights Obligations

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Conference call of Ministers of Agriculture

  November 6

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Conference call of Deputy Ministers of Agriculture

  November 3

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Conference call of Senior Officials Responsible for the Status of Women

  November 2

October 2020

• Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Administrators of Labour Legislation (video conference)

  October 30

• Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Social Services (conference call)

  October 30

• Council of Deputy of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting (video conference)

  October 26

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Housing (conference call)

  October 23

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for International Trade (conference call)

  October 13

• Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Education and Higher Education (video conference)

  October 13

• Deputy Ministers Meeting – Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (video conference)

  October 8

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers' Table on Service Delivery Collaboration (conference call)

  October 8

• Federal-Provincial-Terrorial Meeting of Senior Officials responsible for the Status of Women (video conference)

  October 1^st

September 2020

• Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference - Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting (videoconference)

  September 25 and 28

  Press release:

  • Energy and Mines Ministers Focus on Economic Recovery

• Meeting of the Council of the Federation (teleconference)

  September 24

  Press release:

  • Canada’s Premiers reiterate priorities

• Meeting of the Committee on Internal Trade – Ministers responsible for Internal Trade (teleconference)

  September 16

• Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (videoconference)

  September 16

  Press release:

  • The Canadian council of Forest Ministers hold meeting to discuss future of the Canadian forest sector

• Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (teleconference)

  September 10

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Tourism (teleconference)

  September 9

  Press release:

  • Canadian Ministers responsible for tourism meet virtually to lay the foundations for a recovery of the sector

July 2020

• Teleconference of the Federal-provincial-territorial Forum of ministers responsible for Immigration

  July 24

  Press release:

  • Ministers responsible for immigration meet to jointly plan for the future of immigration in Canada amid COVID-19

• Teleconference of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment

  July 23

  Press release:

  • Environment ministers discuss sustainable economic recovery; complete action plan on zero plastic waste

February 2020

• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible for Conservation, Wildlife and Biodiversity

  February 20, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers of Intergovernmental Affairs

  February 19, Toronto (Ontario)

• Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting

  February 14 Toronto (Ontario)

  Press release:

  • Transportation and Highway Safety Ministers take action to enhance road safety and boost Canada’s competitiveness

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers of Agriculture

  February 11-12 , Toronto (Ontario)

• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Labour

  February 6, Fredericton (New Brunswick)

  Press releases:

  • Canada’s labour ministers meet to discuss important workplace issues
  • Rencontre fédérale-provinciale-territoriale des ministres responsables du travail - Le ministre Jean Boulet rencontrera ses homologues canadiens

January 2020

• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care

  January 22, Ottawa (Ontario)

  Press release:

  • Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety

  January 21-22, Victoria (British Columbia)

  Press release:

  • Justice and Public Safety Ministers from across the country meet to work together on issues important to Canadians

• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers of Intergovernmental Affairs

  January 16, Toronto (Ontario)

• Meeting of Eastern Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers

  January 15, Québec (Québec)

• Council of Atlantic Premiers

  January 12-13, St. John’s (Newfounland and Labrador)

  Press release:

  • Premiers Discuss Clean Energy Collaboration and Regional Priorities

2019 Meetings

December 2019

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture

  December 17, Ottawa (Ontario)

  Press releases:

  • Canada’s Ministers of Agriculture advance improvements to business risk management programs and collaborate on other priorities
  • Rencontre des ministres fédéral, provinciaux et territoriaux de l'Agriculture - Le ministre André Lamontagne réaffirme l'importance d'agir pour soutenir les producteurs et les transformateurs du Québec
  • Official photo

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers of Finance

  December 16-17 , Ottawa (Ontario)

• Provincial-Territorial Conference Call of Ministers responsible for Agriculture

  December 12

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety

  December 12, Montréal (Quebec)

• Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Social Services

  December 10-11, Victoria (British Columbia)

• Internal Trade Committee conference call

  December 10

• Meeting of Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers responsible for Education

  December 3-5, Toronto (Ontario)

• Federal-Provincial-Terrorial Meeting of Senior Officials responsible for the Status of Women

  December 5, Victoria (British Columbia)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for the Status of Women

  December 3-4 , Victoria (British Columbia)

  Press release:

  • Status of Women Ministers Meet in Victoria to Chart the Way Forward and Advance Gender Equality

• Council of the Federation Meeting

  December 2, Québec (Quebec)

  Press releases :

  • Premiers United, Call for Federal Partnership and Action
  • Canada’s Premiers meet to discuss regional concerns, challenges and opportunities

October 2019

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Social Services

  October 9, Regina (Saskatchewan)

• Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Social Services

  October 8-9, Regina (Saskatchewan)

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September 2019

• Council of Deputy Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting

  September 25, Halifax (Nova Scotia)

• 43th Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers

  September 8-10, St. John’s (New Brunswick)

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August 2019

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Infrastructure

  August 22-23, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Canadian Council of Forest Ministers

  August 12-14, Waskesiu Lake (Saskatchewan)

  Press releases:

  • Forum on Forests – Forestry – The force driving a successful relationship
  • Another step toward low-carbon-footprint buildings – An innovative Québec tool seeks to encourage low-carbon-footprint buildings that can be adapted to each of the Canadian provinces
  • Canadian Council of Forest Ministers’ Annual Conference – Minister Pierre Dufour talks about innovation and development
  • Saskatchewan hosts Canada’s Forest Ministers

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July 2019

• Council of Ministers of Education, Canada

  July 24-25, Victoria (British Columbia)

  Press release:

  • Provincial and Territorial Ministers Focus on Indigenous Education and the Future of Education at CMEC 108

• Meeting of the Advisory Committee of Deputy Ministers of Education

  July 23 , Victoria (British Columbia)

• Annual Conference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Agriculture

  July 17-19, Québec (Quebec)

  Press releases:

  • Canada's Ministers of Agriculture meet to drive a strong and innovative agriculture and agri-food sector
  • Information document: Summary of Issues Addressed at the 2019 Annual
  • Le ministre André Lamontagne réaffirme auprès du gouvernement fédéral l'urgence de régler trois dossiers cruciaux

• Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting

  July 15-17, Cranbrook (British Columbia)

  Press release:

  • Energy and Mines Ministers Agree to Drive Competitiveness, Innovation and Sustainability in Natural Resource Industries

• 2019 Summer Meeting of the Council of the Federation

  July 10-11, Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)

  Press releases:

  • Canada’s Premiers to Meet in Saskatoon from July 9-11, 2019
  • Canada’s Premiers to discuss economic growth, trade and health care as Saskatchewan hosts Summer Meeting of Canada’s Premiers
  • Premiers Focused on Expanding International Trade and Relationships
  • Premiers Committed to Enhancing Skills Development and Immigration
  • Premiers Committed to Strengthening the Economy Through Reducing Barriers to Internal Trade
  • Premiers Committed to Action on Climate Change, Disaster Mitigation
  • Premiers Focused on Public Health and Safety in the Legalization of Cannabis
  • Premiers Committed to Economic Competitiveness and Responsible Resource Development
  • Québec to Host 2020 Meeting of Canada’s Premiers
  • Premiers Committed to Healthcare Sustainability, Call on Federal Government to be Full Partner
  • Canada’s Premiers Engage Federal Party Leaders

• Provincial and Territorial Premiers meet with leaders of national Aboriginal organizations

  July 9 , Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)

• Council of Deputy Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting

  July 4 , Montréal (Quebec)

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June 2019

• Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment

  June 27, Halifax (Nova Scotia)

  Press release:

  • Environment Ministers take action on plastic waste in Canada

• Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie

  June 27-28, Iqaluit (Nunavut)

  Press release:

  • 25th Anniversary of the Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie
  • Official photo

• Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie – Provincial-Territorial

  June 26, Iqaluit (Nunavut)

  Press release:

  • Provincial and Territorial Governements committed the the Canadian Francophonie

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers' Table on Service Delivery Collaboration

  June 20, Halifax (Nova Scotia)

• Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible for Conservation, Wildlife, and Biodiversity

  June 19, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Culture and Heritage

  June 19, Halifax (Nova Scotia)

  Press releases:

  • Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Meet to Discuss Culture and Heritage Priorities
  • La ministre Roy impose les discussions sur l'urgence d'adapter le cadre législatif en matière de télécommunications et de radiodiffusion

• Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Culture and Heritage

  June 18, Halifax (Nova Scotia)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Culture and Heritage

  June 18, Halifax (Nova Scotia)

• Meeting of the Canadian Council of Ministers of Tourism

  June 17, Halifax (Nova Scotia)

  Press release:

  • Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Tourism

• Summit of Governors and Premiers of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence

  June 14-16, Milwaukee (Wisconsin)

  Press releases:

  • La ministre Chantal Rouleau participe au Sommet de la Conférence des gouverneurs et des premiers ministres des Grands Lacs et du Saint-Laurent
  • Sommet de la Conférence des gouverneurs et des premiers ministres des Grands Lacs et du Saint-Laurent - La ministre Chantal Rouleau met en valeur le potentiel maritime québécois

• Joint Special Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Finance Ministers and Ministers Responsible for Combating Money Laundering

  June 13, Vancouver (British Columbia)

  Joint statement:

  • Federal, provincial and territorial governments working together to combat money laundering and terrorist financing in Canada
• Meeting of Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Local Government

  June 12-13, Dartmouth (Nova Scotia)

  Press release:

  • Provinces and Territories United on Top Priorities at Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Local Government

• Meeting of Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible for Local Government

  June 11, Dartmouth (Nova Scotia)

• Teleconference of federal, provincial and territorial Ministers responsible for broadband Internet

  June 6

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May 2019

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers of Health

  May 31, Toronto (Ontario)

• Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers of Health

  May 30, Toronto (Ontario)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Tourism

  May 30, Toronto (Ontario)

• Meeting of the Committee on Internal Trade

  May 29, Halifax (Nova Scotia)

• Energy and Mines Deputy Ministers' Meeting

  May 27, Vancouver (British Columbia)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety

  May 23-24, Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island)

• Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety

  May 22, Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Meeting

  May 21-22, Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Senior Officials responsible for the Status of Women

  May 15-16, Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island)

• Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Administrators of Labour Legislation

  May 8, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Innovation and Economic Development

  May 3, Toronto (Ontario)

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April 2019

• Canadian Council of Forest Ministers – Deputy Ministers Meeting

  April 30-May 1, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of the Forum of Ministers responsible for Social Services

  April 23-24, Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)

  Press release:

  • Federal, provincial and territorial ministers work together to improve outcomes for Canadians

• Provincial-Territorial Meeting of the Forum of Ministers responsible for Social Services

  April 23-24, Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)

• Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers – Deputy Ministers’ Meeting

  April 15-16, Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)

• Council of the Federation Steering Committee Meeting

  April 2-3, Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)

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March 2019

• Joint Special Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers of the Environment, Energy and Mines

  March 5, Toronto (Ontario)

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February 2019

• Conference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation

  February 15, Red Deer (Alberta)

• Conference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation

  February 14-15, Red Deer (Alberta)

  Press release:

  • Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Ministers Collaborate to Make Sport Safe and Inclusive

  Declaration :

  • For the Prevention of Harassment, Abuse and Discrimination in Sport

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety

  February 12, Toronto (Ontario)

• Forum of Labour Market Ministers – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers Meeting

  February 6, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Forum of Labour Market Ministers –Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers Meeting

  February 6, Ottawa (Ontario)

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January 2019

• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Labour

  January 30 St. John’s (Newfounland and Labrador)

  Press release:

  • Workers’ health and safety at the heart of discussions between federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers

• Northern Development Ministers' Forum

  January 23-24 Yellowknife (Northwest Territories)

  Press release:

  • Northern Development Ministers' Forum Builds Economic Growth Opportunities for Canada's Northern Regions

• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Emergency Management

  January 24-25 Edmonton (Alberta)

  Press release:

  • Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers release emergency management strategy for Canada

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers of Agriculture

  January 22-23 Toronto (Ontario)

• Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting

  January 21 Montréal (Quebec)

  Press release:

  • Transportation and Highway Safety Ministers work together to improve safety, reduce pollution as well as increase competitiveness and innovation

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2018 Meetings

December 2018

• Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible for Conservation, Wildlife, and Biodiversity

  December 18, Toronto (Ontario)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers of Finance

  December 9-10, Ottawa (Ontario)

• First Ministers' Meeting

  December 7, Montréal (Québec)

  Press release:

  • First Ministers Meet to Discuss Economic Growth and Jobs for Canadians

• Meeting of the First Ministers with the leaders of National Aboriginal Organizations

  December 7, Montréal (Québec)

• Special Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers on International Education Collaboration

  6 décembre, Toronto (Ontario)

• Meeting of the Advisory Committee of Deputy Ministers of Education

  December 5-6, Toronto (Ontario)

• Meeting of the Canadian Education Statistics Council

  December 4, Toronto (Ontario)

• Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers

  December 4-5, St. John’s (Newfoundland and Labrador)

  Press relase:

  • The Government of Canada and Provinces and Territories agree to Work Together to Create More Jobs and Protect our Oceans and Fisheries for Future Generations

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November 2018

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of the Committee on Internal Trade

  November 23, Montreal (Quebec)

  Press release:

  • Annual Meeting of the Committee on Internal Trade – All parties continue to work collaboratively

• Teleconference – Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment

  November 23, Ottawa (Ontario)

  Press release:

  • Canadian Environment Ministers aim for zero plastic waste

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety

  November 15-16, St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador))

  Press release:

  • Justice and Public Safety Ministers advance shared priorities in St. John’s

  Official photo:

  • http://www.scics.ca/en/product-produit/official-photo-federal-provincial-territorial-meeting-of-ministers-responsible-for-justice-and-public-safety-2

• Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety

  November 14, St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador))

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October 2018

• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers of Innovation and Economic Development

  October 25-26, Vancouver (British Columbia)

  Press release:

  • Federal, provincial, territorial ministers agree to the principles of a Canadian broadband strategy that will improve access to high speed internet for all Canadians. Better access to high speed internet will improve competitiveness and address digital divide
  • Statement by Ministers for Innovation and Economic Development on Connectivity

• Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers Meeting of the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Social Services

  October 26, Calgary (Alberta)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for the Status of Women

  October 18-19, Whitehorse (Yukon)

  Press release:

  • Status of Women Ministers Gather in Whitehorse for Further Collaboration on Priorities Affecting Women and Girls in Canada

  Official Photo:

  • http://www.scics.ca/en/product-produit/official-photo-status-of-women-ministers-gather-in-whitehorse-for-further-collaboration-on-priorities-affecting-women-and-girls-in-canada/

• Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Status of Women and National Aboriginal Leaders and Representatives – Roundtable

  October 16-17, Whitehorse (Yukon)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Tourism

  October 16, Calgary (Alberta)

  Press release:

  • Tourism ministers commit to building on momentum of fast-growing sector Canada’s tourism industry on track for record-setting year

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Tourism

  October 15, Calgary (Alberta)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers of Health

  October 15, Toronto (Ontario)

• Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment – Deputy Ministers’ Meeting

  October 11, Calgary (Alberta)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting on the Framework for the Recognition and Implementation of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

  October 4, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Council of Deputy Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting

  October 3, Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)

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September 2018

• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers of Innovation and Economic Development

  September 27, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Infrastructure

  September 27, Halifax (Nova Scotia)

• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers Responsible for Infrastructure

  September 26, Halifax (Nova Scotia)

• Canadian Council of Forest Ministers

  September 6-7, Halifax (Nova Scotia)

  Press release:

  • Renewing the Vision for Canada’s Forests

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August 2018

• 42^th Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers

  August 12-14, Stowe (Vermont)

  Resolutions:

  • Resolution 42-1 – Resolution Concerning Adaptation
  • Resolution 42-2 – Resolution Concerning Energy Security and Affordability
  • Resolution 42-3 – Resolution Encouraging Regional Cooperation in Support of Business Development
  • Resolution 42-4 – Resolution Concerning the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Benefits of Cross-Border Trade

• Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting

  August 12-14, Iqaluit (Nunavut)

  Press release:

  • Energy and Mines Ministers Agree that Improving Competitiveness and Environmental Sustainability are Key to Future Development of Natural Resources

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July 2018

• Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Social Services

  July 31, Halifax (Nova Scotia)

  Press release:

  • Provincial and Territorial Ministers Committed to Quality Social Services for Canadians

  Statement:

  • Meeting the Challenge: Provincial-Territorial Vision Statement on Poverty Reduction

• First Ministers' Meeting

  July 19-20, Saint-Andrews (New Brunswick)

  Press releases:

  • Canada’s Premiers to Meet in Saint Andrews from July 18-20, 2018
  • Canada’s Premiers to discuss economic growth, trade, health care as New Brunswick hosts Summer Meeting of Canada’s Premiers in Saint Andrews
  • Canada’s Premiers Advance Trade Partnerships
  • Premiers write U.S. Governors
  • Market Access, Economic Growth and Competitiveness
  • Premiers Make Advancements on Internal Trade
  • Final communique
  • Saskatchewan to Host 2019 Meeting of Canada’s Premiers

• Meeting of Premiers and Leaders National Aboriginal Organizations

  July 18, Bouctouche (New Brunswick)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture

  July 18-20, Vancouver (British Columbia)

  Press releases:

  • Federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture helping the sector grow, innovate and prosper
  • Official photo
  • Rencontre fédérale-provinciale-territoriale des ministres de l'Agriculture (FPT) - Le ministre Lessard affirme l'importance de s'adapter aux nouvelles réalités du marché

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Immigration

  July 12-13, Winnipeg (Manitoba)

  Press release:

  • Ministers Responsible for Immigration meet to jointly plan for the future of immigration in Canada

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting on the Framework for the Recognition and Implementation of Aboriginal Rights

  July 13, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie – Federal-Provincial-Territorial

  July 6, Whitehorse (Yukon)

  Press release:

  • Keeping In Touch: Governments Continue to Work in Partnership to Improve French-Language Services Across the Country

• Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie – Provincial-Territorial

  July 5, Whitehorse (Yukon)

  Press release:

  • The Provinces and Territories Call for a Strengthened Partnership with the Federal Government to Improve Services in French

• Council of Ministers of Education, Canada

  July 5-6, Vancouver (British Columbia)

  Press release:

  • Indigenous Education Major Focus of CMEC Meeting in Vancouver

• Meeting of the Advisory Committee of Deputy Ministers of Education

  July 4, Vancouver (British Columbia)

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June 2018

• Conference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers of Health

  June 29, Winnipeg (Manitoba)

  Press release:

  • Health Ministers’ Meeting

• Conference of Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health

  June 28, Winnipeg (Manitoba)

  Press release:

  • Provincial/Territorial Health Ministers Meeting

• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Parks, Protected Areas, Conservation, Wildlife and Biodiversity

  June 28, Ottawa (Ontario)

  Press releases:

  • Parks, Protected Areas, Conservation, Wildlife, and Biodiversity key priorities for Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers
  • Canada’s Natural Legacya

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers of Finance

  June 26, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety

  June 20-21, Regina (Saskatchewan)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Culture and Heritage

  June 20, Yellowknife (Northwest Territories)

  Press release:

  • Culture and Heritage Priorities Discussed at Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Annual Meeting

• Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety

  19 June, Regina (Saskatchewan)

• Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Culture and Heritage

  19 June, Yellowknife (Northwest Territories)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Culture and Heritage

  19 June, Yellowknife (Northwest Territories)

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May 2018

• Meeting of the Committee of Deputy Ministers of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment

  May 25, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Emergency Management

  May 25, Ottawa (Ontario)

  Press release:

  • Federal/provincial/territorial ministers met to discuss Emergency management

• Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Administrators of Labour Legislation

  May 24, Vancouver (British Columbia)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers' Table on Service Delivery Collaboration

  May 24, Gatineau (Québec)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers of Agriculture

  May 24, Montréal (Québec)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Energy and Mines Deputy Ministers' Meeting

  May 17, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Federal, Provincial and Territorial Deputy Minister's Committee on Tourism Committee Meeting

  May 15, Halifax (Nova Scotia)

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April 2018

• Meeting of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers of the Atlantic Provinces

  April 25-26, Halifax (Nova Scotia)

• Council of Deputy Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting

  April 24, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers' Meeting

  April 23-24, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Meeting of the Council of the Federation Steering Commitee

  April 18-19, St. Andrews (New Brunswick)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Senior Officials responsible for the Status of Women

  April 17-18, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Housing

  April 9, Toronto (Ontario)

  Press releases:

  • Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Endorse New Housing Partnership Framework
  • Stratégie nationale sur le logement - Le Québec aura sa propre entente de nature asymétrique afin d'obtenir la part qui lui revient des fonds fédéraux destinés à l'habitation

• Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Housing

  April 9, Toronto (Ontario)

• Conference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers of Health

  April 5, Toronto (Ontario)

• Conference of Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers of Health

  April 4, Toronto (Ontario)

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March 2018

• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers of Innovation and Economic Development

  March 7, Toronto (Ontario)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Housing

  March 7, Whitehorse (Yukon)

• Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Housing

  March 6, Whitehorse (Yukon)

• Forum on Francophone Immigration

  March 2, Toronto (Ontario)

  Press releases:

  • Ministers responsible for Immigration and the Canadian Francophonie announce joint Action Plan for Increasing Francophone Immigration
  • Official Photo
  • Action Plan

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February 2018

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers of Agriculture

  February 21-22, Toronto (Ontario)

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety

  February 14-15, Toronto (Ontario)

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January 2018

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for International Trade

  January 31, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Council of Ministers responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting

  January 29, Ottawa (Ontario)

  Press release:

  • Transportation and highway safety ministers discuss road safety and new technologies to improve Canadians’ quality of life

• Council of Deputy Ministers responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting

  January 29, Ottawa (Ontario)

• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Labour

  January 25, Ottawa (Ontario)

  Press releases:

  • Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for labour exchange ideas on workplace issues
  • Statement – Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for labour

• Federal Meeting on the Well-Being of Aboriginal Children

  January 25-26, Ottawa (Ontario)

  Press release:

  • La ministre Lucie Charlebois participe à la rencontre fédérale sur le mieux-être des enfants autochtones

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