Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, to discuss shared priorities.

The Prime Minister noted the devastating wildfire season in the province and underscored the need to work together to keep people safe and address the effects of climate change.

The Prime Minister and the Premier agreed to work together on making life more affordable for Canadians, creating good middle-class jobs, fostering economic growth, and advancing reconciliation. They discussed their desire to collaborate to reduce emissions across sectors and respond to the growing global demand for lower and net-zero emissions energy, including liquefied natural gas, with the objective of achieving carbon neutrality in Alberta and Canada by 2050 while growing the economy. They also reiterated their commitment to establishing a bilateral working group between Canada and Alberta to advance top economic priorities in the energy and resource sectors.

The two leaders spoke about the port strike on the West Coast and reaffirmed their commitment to finding a resolution. They also discussed their shared concerns with mental health and substance use issues, and committed to work collaboratively in these areas.

Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Smith looked forward to continued cooperation in areas of shared interest.

Associated Links

• Wildfires
• Regional Energy and Resource Tables
• Government of Canada announces mental health supports for Indigenous communities
• Government of Canada announces more than $20 million to help address harms related to substance use in BC and the Prairies
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith