Premiers from Western Canada are set to convene in Yellowknife for a two-day conference, where they will address a wide range of issues affecting the region. The annual conference will bring together leaders from Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

According to Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson’s office, the agenda for the conference includes discussions on Arctic and energy security, trade, emergency preparedness, housing, economic corridors, and tariffs. These topics are of critical importance to the region’s development and prosperity.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is expected to present his priorities to Prime Minister Mark Carney during the conference. Moe will advocate for strengthening the Criminal Code and giving provinces full control over the industrial carbon levy. These initiatives are aimed at enhancing provincial autonomy and addressing key challenges facing Western Canada.

Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok will focus on the Arctic and the need for infrastructure development to safeguard the security and sovereignty of the North. Akeeagok highlights the vast resource potential of the Arctic and emphasizes the importance of infrastructure investments to support economic growth in the region.

The conference precedes a meeting between Canada’s premiers and the prime minister in Saskatoon, underscoring the significance of regional collaboration and coordination in addressing common challenges. The discussions at the Yellowknife conference are expected to inform future policy decisions and initiatives aimed at advancing the interests of Western Canada.