Canada Premiers Conclude Trade Summit with Focus on Crime and Health Care

After two intensive days of negotiations and discussions in Ottawa, Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers wrapped up their annual Council of the Federation summit with a pivot from trade to two pressing domestic issues: public safety and health care.

The final session spotlighted growing concerns over violent crime rates and strains on the country’s health care infrastructure. While trade priorities dominated the initial agenda, highlighting interprovincial commerce and supply chain resilience, the premiers emphasized a united front on addressing mental health supports, emergency services, and strategies to curb organized crime.

Officials praised the collaborative tone of the summit, with several leaders calling for Ottawa’s increased funding and stronger federal-provincial partnerships. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe summed up the mood, saying, “Trade is vital, but if our communities aren’t safe and healthy, our economies won’t thrive.”

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