By Canadian Press

Western premiers conclude annual meetings in Whitehorse

Jun 10, 2024 | 2:02 AM

WHITEHORSE — Premiers from across Western Canada are wrapping up meetings in Whitehorse today aimed at discussing common concerns in their region.

The premiers of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, and Yukon meet annually for the Western Premiers’ Conference.

Prior to the conference, B.C. Premier David Eby said one of the top items on the agenda is infrastructure related to trade.

Eby said Friday that the length of time it takes to move goods between provinces and territories contributes to how much those items cost Canadians.

He said the leaders will also be talking about health care, housing issues and the infrastructure required to build new homes.

HOLIDAYS

Medicine Hat Kiwanis hosting Christmas dinner, applications due Friday

55m ago

IN THE COMMUNITY

'Compassionate Friends' offer peer support for bereaved in Medicine Hat

16h ago

POSTAL STRIKE

Donations to Medicine Hat non-profits drop over Canada Post strike

16h ago

The premiers are expected to attend a media availability to mark the end of the conference this afternoon.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 10, 2024.

The Canadian Press