Minister Peter Penashue and Minister Cal Dallas hold bilateral meeting
Ottawa, ON, December 5, 2012 – Today the Honourable Peter Penashue, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, and his counterpart the Honourable Cal Dallas, Alberta’s Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations, held a bilateral meeting.
Minister Penashue and Minister Dallas discussed a number of issues of shared importance to the governments of Canada and Alberta, building on past cooperation in areas such as the economy, energy, and trade.
“I was happy to be able to host Minister Dallas here in Ottawa, and we had a very constructive discussion,” said Minister Penashue. “Our government continues to build on its strong working relationship with the provinces and territories, and I was glad to hear Minister Dallas’ thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing Alberta. There are many areas of cooperation and collaboration between our two governments, and we will continue to work together in areas of shared concern.”
“Alberta has made it clear that it will devote considerable energy to enhanced relationships with the federal government and all provinces and territories,” said Minister Dallas. “All Canadians benefit when Ottawa makes a genuine effort to fully understand the perspectives of all regions of the country. I thank Minister Penashue for his commitment to leverage the unique strengths and expertise of all partners in Confederation.”
Ministers Penashue and Dallas noted that the meeting was productive, and reflected their commitment to keeping an open dialogue between the federal government and the government of Alberta.
For more information (media only):
- Jonathan McDaniel
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
and President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada
Tel: 613-943-1838 - Mark Cooper
Press Secretary
International and Intergovernmental Relations
Government of Alberta
Tel: 780-984-0434