Media Advisory: Premier Wakeham Attending Council of Federation and First Ministers’ Meetings with Prime Minister Carney Next Week in CharlottetownMedia Advisory: Premier Wakeham Attending Council of Federation and First Ministers’ Meetings with Prime Minister Carney Next Week in Charlottetown

Premier Tony Wakeham says progress is being made in Churchill Falls negotiations after returning from the first ministers’ meeting in Charlottetown. He spoke to reporters at St. John’s International Airport, reporting on discussions with fellow premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The article reports that the Northwest Territories (NWT) will assume the chair of the Council of the Federation, succeeding Prince Edward Island, after meetings in Charlottetown. It notes the meetings focused on healthcare funding, energy security, affordability, trade, and preparing for a potential US-Canada trade deal, with Premier RJ Simpson outlining…