Canada’s Premiers to Meet in Halifax July 15-17, 2024
MEDIA NOTICE
Canada’s Premiers to Meet in Halifax July 15-17, 2024
Media accreditation required
HALIFAX, June 13, 2024 – As Chair of the Council of the Federation, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston will host the 2024 Summer Meeting of Canada’s Premiers from July 15 to 17, at the Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax.
Media Accreditation
Media representatives who wish to cover the 2024 Summer Meeting of Canada’s Premiers must register online by July 9, 2024. Individuals will be screened to ensure they are official media representatives.
Media Accommodation
Media representatives are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. A limited number of rooms is available at the Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown, 5120 Salter Street, Halifax NS, B3L 0A1.
- Standard room rate: $279/night
- Reservation deadline for group rate: Wednesday, June 19
- To make a reservation, please click here or call (902) 428-1900 and quote group code “Media Room Block.”
Media Centre
A media centre will be set up in the Commonwealth Ballroom A, located on the Convention Level of the Westin Nova Scotian on Monday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 17. A unimic will be available in this location. The room will be equipped with wireless internet access and power outlets.
Preliminary Media Program (All times and events are to be confirmed)
All times are Atlantic Time (AT).
| Monday, July 15 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Media registration and media centre open Commonwealth Ballroom A, Convention Level, Westin Nova Scotian |
| 6:00 p.m. | Media centre closes |
| 6:45 p.m | Media Photo Opportunity Queen’s Marque Courtyard |
| Tuesday, July 16 | |
| 7:00 a.m. | Media registration and media centre open Commonwealth Ballroom A, Convention Level, Westin Nova Scotian |
| 9:45 a.m. | Media Photo Opportunity |
| 5:00 p.m. | Media Availability with Premier Houston |
| 6:00 p.m. | Media centre closes |
| Wednesday, July 17 | |
| 7:00 a.m. | Media registration and media centre open Commonwealth Ballroom A, Convention Level, Westin Nova Scotian |
| 1:30 p.m. | Closing News Conference |
| 6:00 p.m. | Media centre closes |
The Council of the Federation comprises all 13 provincial and territorial Premiers. It enables Premiers to work collaboratively, form closer ties, foster constructive relationships among governments, and show leadership on important issues that matter to Canadians.
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Media enquiries may be directed to:
| Catherine Klimek Press Secretary Office of the Premier of Nova Scotia (902) 717-1020 [email protected] |
Paola St-Georges Manager, Events and Communications Council of the Federation Secretariat (343) 961-5811 [email protected] |