U.S. Governors to Host Canada's Premiers at Influential Event

(The Canadian Press - Lee-Anne Goodman)

Amid increasing U.S. trade protectionism, Canada's premiers will get a moment in the spotlight at the influential National Governors' Association winter meeting, a gathering that often serves as a guiding policy light for both Congress and the White House.

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is co-hosting an event during the meeting entitled Common Border, Common Ground, focusing on touchy Canada-U.S. issues that include trade, border security and energy. It's the first-ever meeting between the association and its Canadian counterpart, the Council of the Federation.

“This historic meeting between NGA and COF is an opportunity to build lasting relationships,” reads the invitation from Wall and Jim Douglas, governor of Vermont and chairman of the association. It goes on to “strongly encourage” all governors to attend the February 20 event. Read more here.