Premiers say Ottawa should have consulted with them more before tabling 2024 budget
Canada’s premiers are criticizing the federal government over “limited and inconsistent outreach” with provinces ahead of tabling the 2024 budget.
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![Host and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, right, speaks during a press conference at the meeting of the Council of the Federation, where Canada's provincial and territorial leaders meet, in Halifax, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Three men wearing suits sit at a long table with microphones in front of them. Provincial flags can be seen behind them.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7020194.1699306424!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/premiers-meeting-20231106.jpg)
Canada’s premiers are criticizing the federal government over “limited and inconsistent outreach” with provinces ahead of tabling the 2024 budget.