Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Premier of Nova Scotia, Tim Houston, to congratulate him on his recent election victory and discuss shared priorities. They were joined by the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Sean Fraser.
The Prime Minister and the Premier discussed their continued commitment to working together on infrastructure, notably on the Chignecto Isthmus. They committed to advancing progress on proposed changes to the elver fishery and on a bilateral agreement under the National School Food Program.
The two leaders highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence as a shared economic priority and noted collaboration opportunities to grow life sciences companies in the region. The Prime Minister reiterated that the Government of Canada remains open to Nova Scotia developing its own carbon pricing plan that meets the minimal national benchmark requirements. The Prime Minister and the Premier also discussed the GST tax break and the importance of continuing to address affordability concerns for Nova Scotians and all Canadians.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Houston discussed the importance of trade and the ongoing efforts between the federal, provincial, and territorial governments to strengthen relations between Canada and the United States. The leaders reiterated their commitment to a Team Canada approach in order to advance Canadian interests.
The Prime Minister and the Premier agreed to continue working together on these and other important issues.
Associated Links
- Statement by the Prime Minister on the results of the provincial election in Nova Scotia
- Minister Lebouthillier’s decision regarding the elver fishery in 2024
- Feeding the future today: Canada’s National School Food Program
- Securing Canada’s AI advantage
- Carbon pollution pricing systems across Canada
- More money in your pocket: A tax break for all Canadians and the Working Canadians Rebate
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with premiers on the Canada-U.S. relationship