Yukon Premier Dennis Fentie presents British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell with a gift during the 2009 Western Premiers' Conference in Dawson City, Yukon.

Northern Forum 2009 General Assembly

September 2009

Northern leaders from across the world met in Whitehorse for the 2009 General Assembly of the Northern Forum, September 1-3.

The Northern Forum is an international organization of sub-national or regional governments from eight northern countries.

2009 Western Premiers' Conference

June 17-19, 2009

Premier Dennis Fentie hosted the Western and northern premiers at the 2009 Western Premiers' Conference in Dawson City, Yukon.

Find out more about the 2009 conference here.

Premiers discuss economy

October 20, 2008

The Council of the Federation met in Montréal on October 20, 2008 to discuss Canada's economic and financial situation.

The premiers pledged full support to work with the federal government to address current challenges.

Read more: Council of the Federation reiterates its confidence in the economy and the financial system of Canada

Intergovernmental Forum 2008

August 2008

At the Intergovernmental Forum held in Whitehorse, Yukon on August 19, 2008.