Seven premiers from across western and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Canada will be in Yellowknife next week as part of the Western Premiers’ Conference.
From May 21 to May 22, premiers from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, and Yukon will be in the capital to discuss a range of topics, including international trade and tariffs, economic corridors, energy security, Arctic sovereignty and security, emergency preparedness, and housing.
Below is a list of each premier, the province or territory they represent, and their political party:
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Alberta – United Conservative Party: Danielle Smith
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British Columbia – New Democratic Party: David Eby
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Manitoba – New Democratic Party: Wab Kinew
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Northwest Territories – Non-partisan: R.J. Simpson
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Nunavut – Non-partisan: P.J. Akeeagok
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Saskatchewan – Saskatchewan Party: Scott Moe
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Yukon – Liberal Party: Ranj Pillai
The last time the conference was held in Yellowknife was 2018.