Winter Meeting of Canada’s Premiers in Ottawa on January 28, 2026
MEDIA ADVISORY
Winter Meeting of Canada’s Premiers in Ottawa on January 28, 2026
OTTAWA, January 26, 2026 – As Chair of the Council of the Federation, Prince Edward Island Premier Bloyce Thompson will host the 2026 Winter Meeting of Canada’s Premiers on January 28 at the Andaz Ottawa Byward Market Hotel in Ottawa.
Media Accreditation
Media representatives who wish to cover the 2026 Winter Meeting of Canada’s Premiers must register online by January 27, 2026. Individuals will be screened to ensure they are official media representatives.
Unimic
A Unimic will be set up in the Lobby of the Andaz Ottawa Byward Market Hotel on Wednesday, January 28 from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm (ET). Space will be extremely limited.
Media Program (All times and events are to be confirmed)
| Wednesday, January 28 | |
| 10:00 am | Media registration, badge pick-up, and Unimic media zone opens Lobby, Andaz Ottawa Byward Market Hotel |
| 10:30 am – 6:00 pm | Unimic is available for potential scrums by Premiers Lobby, Andaz Ottawa Byward Market Hotel |
| 2:00 pm | Media Photo Opportunity Media will be escorted to the meeting room |
| 6:00 pm | Unimic 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:
| Emily Blue Press Secretary Office of the Premier of Prince Edward Island (902) 368-4400 [email protected] |
Paola St-Georges Manager, Events and Communications Council of the Federation Secretariat (343) 961-5811 [email protected] |