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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2019 Meetings

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)

March 2019

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

  March 5, Toronto (Ontario)

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)

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

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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