Premiers focus on key issues facing Canadians

However, given the pressures on housing and the availability of programs and supports, Premiers are calling on the federal government to expedite assessment of genuine asylum seekers entering Canada and to work with provincial and territorial governments to determine the appropriate number of accepted asylum seekers. [...] The federal government must accelerate investments to address the acute housing needs of Indigenous communities, both on and off-reserve, and meaningfully engage with provinces and territories and Indigenous governments and organizations to ensure coordinated action on Indigenous housing. [...] Premiers call on the federal government to be a partner and recognize the needs, unique situations, and priorities of provinces and territories. [...] With global factors continuing to shape the world’s energy landscape, provinces and territories are seizing opportunities to provide energy security to North America and to supply the world with dependable and ethically produced energy and critical minerals. [...] The federal government must ensure its climate policies recognize early and ongoing action by provinces and territories and acknowledge the unique needs and situations of provinces and territories, while not infringing on their jurisdiction.