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Interprovincial Relations
Council of the Federation
The Council of the Federation was established on December 5, 2003. It is a forum for provincial and territorial premiers to discuss and work together on issues of mutual interest or concern. These issues include improving relationships between provinces, improving trade between provinces, sharing best practices, and reform of the Canadian Federation. Read moreWestern Premiers' Conference
Alberta's Premier meets with other Western Premiers on an annual basis. This section outlines some of the interprovincial meetings and activities that involve our Ministry. Read moreAlberta - British Columbia - Saskatchewan Joint Cabinet Meeting
In March 2009, the Premiers and Cabinets from Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan met in Vancouver. A subsequent meeting was held in Calgary in September 2009. Read moreAlberta - British Columbia Joint Premiers and Ministers' Meetings
In October 2003, Alberta and British Columbia held the first of what would become a series of annual joint Premiers and Ministers' Meetings. The October 2003 meeting was held in Calgary, Alberta. Alberta Premier Ralph Klein and B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell signed a Protocol of Cooperation that committed both provincial governments to working more closely together to the benefit of the provinces and the country as a whole. Read moreAlberta - Saskatchewan Joint Premiers and Ministers' Meetings
In September 2008, Alberta and Saskatchewan held the first joint Premiers and Ministers' Meeting between the two provinces. The inaugural meeting was held in Llyodminster. Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach and Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall signed a Protocol of Cooperation that committed both provincial governments to working more closely together to the benefit of the provinces and the country as a whole. Read moreAlberta - Yukon Intergovernmental Relations Accord
On September 11, 2009 Premiers Stelmach and Fentie signed an Alberta-Yukon Intergovernmental Relations Accord to promote cooperation between Alberta and Yukon on matters of mutual interest. The Accord will promote information-sharing between the jurisdictions and identify opportunities for enhanced formal and informal cooperation.Read more
