Canada’s premiers, territorial leaders meet in Halifax

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is in Halifax today to convene with Canada’s premiers and territorial leaders for the latest Council of the Federation meeting.

Carbon pricing measures, the rising cost of living, and immigration are expected to be topics of discussion, with a primary focus on health care as well.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he hopes talks will provide new ideas that can help provinces address the problems in the health system.

The discussion over carbon tax comes after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a three-year pause on carbon pricing for home fuel oil last month, disproportionately affecting regions of Canada.

Ford says he will be focusing on talks to scrap the carbon tax, as well as ways to tackle labour shortages and federal immigration policies.

Ford will join Canada’s provincial and territorial leaders to hold a media availability at 1 p.m. following the conclusion of the Council of the Federation’s meeting.

Last week, a federal minister said that provinces should elect more Liberal members if they want breaks on their home heating bills.

With nearly half of the Liberal caucus being from Ontario, it’s time for these members to advocate for the families they’re elected to represent. pic.twitter.com/DNK7VF6iwd

— Doug Ford (@fordnation) November 3, 2023