Provincial premiers express optimism about their relationships with each other and the federal government, despite concerns regarding U.S. trade negotiations and tariffs affecting Canada. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston highlighted the importance of cooperation, noting accomplishments like the passage of Bill C-5 aimed at fostering a unified Canadian economy. Ontario Premier Doug Ford praised Prime Minister Mark Carney, recounting late-night discussions that underscored the camaraderie among provincial leaders. Their interactions suggest a positive atmosphere regarding intergovernmental relations among the premiers.
"First off, isn't it great? Like, these are such important relationships for Canadians and we're all kind of binding together and spending time together," said Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston in response to a question about what has been achieved in the three meetings premiers have so far held together since Mark Carney became prime minister.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, speaking to reporters at the end of Day 2 of the first ministers' meeting in Huntsville, Ont., says he and the prime minister were up past midnight 'chatting by the fireplace, solving the world's problems.'
Houston listed the passage of Bill C-5, Carney's internal trade and major projects legislation aimed at creating "one Canadian economy," as one of the accomplishments achieved thanks in part to better relations with and between Canadian first ministers.
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