ALBERTA, B.C., SASKATCHEWAN HOLD JOINT CABINET MEETING

Alberta will host a trilateral cabinet meeting with B.C. and Saskatchewan on September 11 in Calgary. A news conference led by Premiers Ed Stelmach, Gordon Campbell, and Brad Wall will be held following the meeting.

The meeting will focus on strengthening internal trade and regional economies, creating jobs, a new regional pension plan option, and further development of Canada-U.S. relations.

Date: Friday, September 11

Time: 9 a.m. Mountain time (photo opportunity of the three Premiers)
1 p.m. Mountain time (media conference)

Location: McDougall Centre
Premier Stelmach's Office (photo opportunity)
Pekisko Room (media conference)
455 - 6th Street SW
Calgary

Media unable to attend can dial in to participate in the news conference. The line will open at 1 p.m. Alberta time. Reporters who dial in will be greeted by a conference operator, asking for their Conference ID, name, affiliation, and telephone number.

Media dial in number: 1-888-231-8189
Conference ID: 28552935

To ask a question, Press *1
To exit question queue, Press #

All questions and responses will be heard by all participants. Reporters are encouraged to dial in 15 minutes early to ensure participation.

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Media inquiries may be directed to:

Tom Olsen, Director of Media Relations
Office of the Premier, Alberta
780-422-4905
780-718-3034 (cell)
E-mail: tom.olsen@gov.ab.ca