B.C.-Alberta-Saskatchewan Joint Cabinet September 2009
ALBERTA, B.C. AND SASKATCHEWAN AGREE TO ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
CALGARY - Strengthening internal trade, innovation and international marketing, further developing Canada-U.S. relations and committing to improve pension coverage for workers highlighted the Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan joint cabinet meeting.
During the meeting, the provinces signed two key agreements, including a Memorandum of Understanding on Carbon Capture and Storage Technology and Policy, which focuses on advancing cooperation on energy research and technology.
The premiers also signed a Western Economic Partnership. The partnership will create a broad western interprovincial trade agreement to create the largest barrier-free trade and investment market in Canada. The partnership will also enhance collaboration on international marketing, innovation and procurement.
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