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Council of the Federation Announces First-ever Recipients of Excellence in Water Stewardship Award
March 22, 2013 – On the occasion of World Water Day, the Council of the Federation (COF) announced today the recipients of the Excellence in Water Stewardship Award. The award recognizes outstanding achievement, innovative practice and leadership in the area of water stewardship. This award is presented to organizations, partnerships, businesses, institutions, and community groups in each province and territory across Canada. [more...]

Provinces and Territories Seek Significant Cost Savings for Canadians on Generic Drugs
January 18, 2013 – Premiers are moving forward on achieving better value for generic drugs. It is the first step toward a more strategic, comprehensive, and coordinated approach to pharmaceutical management in Canada. [more...]

Recognizing Excellence in Water Stewardship
January 7, 2013 – The Council of the Federation (COF) Water Stewardship Council announced today the creation of the Excellence in Water Stewardship Awards. These awards will recognize outstanding achievement, innovative practice and leadership in the area of water stewardship. The award will be presented to organizations, partnerships, businesses, institutions, and community groups to recognize their outstanding contributions to the improvement of water stewardship and conservation. [more...]

Premiers Collaborate to Secure Canada’s Economic Success
HALIFAX, November 23, 2012 – Premiers met today in Halifax to discuss the global economy, demonstrating continued leadership to ensure Canada remains strong in a highly uncertain, competitive global economy. [more...]

 

About the Council

In 2003 Canada's Premiers proudly announced in Charlottetown the creation of the Council of the Federation. It is a new institution for a new era in collaborative intergovernmental relations. The Council of the Federation was created by Premiers because they believe it is important for provinces and territories to play a leadership role in revitalizing the Canadian federation and building a more constructive and cooperative federal system. [more…]