WHISTLER, BC – The premierships of western Canada’s provinces and territories meet this Tuesday in Whistler, BC and related climate change and infrastructure issues are expected to dominate the agenda. day of their discussions.

Governments face high costs for replacing and upgrading infrastructure to withstand the damage caused by climate-related disasters.

British Columbia Prime Minister David Eby, who is hosting the meeting, said he and his counterparts agreed to ask the Canadian government to increase funding for infrastructure amid increasing restrictions on transportation networks in western Canada.

According to Premier Eby, recent disasters in British Columbia, such as the high heat dome in June 2021 and the series of atmospheric flows in November, show the need for new infrastructure that is more resilient to the effects of climate change.

David Eby believes that without the necessary modernization, communities in western Canada will continue to experience strains and slowdowns, not only on major transportation routes, but also in the economic and commercial activities that depend on those routes.

Premiers are also expected to discuss issues such as public safety, the climate challenge facing all provinces and territories, and how to work together to reduce carbon pollution.

Other Prime Ministers expected to be in attendance include Alberta’s Danielle Smith, Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe, Manitoba’s Heather Stefanson, Yukon’s Ranj Pillai, Nunavut’s PJ Akeeagok and Northwest Territories’ Caroline Cochrane.