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The Council of the Federation meets twice annually to discuss issues relating to Canadian intergovernmental relations – those between the provinces and territories and the federal government. HISTORY The idea for such a body had long been present, but it was Quebec Premier Jean Charest who suggested it in preparation for negotiations with the federal government. The idea was (for the first time) embraced by all of the premiers, and the council was formed. The foundation of the Council of the Federation was announced on December 5, 2003 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island . This location was significant because Charlottetown was the venue for the Charlottetown Conference in 1864 (this conference was the first step towards Canadian Confederation ). The first true test of this united front occurred on September 13-16, 2004 when the premiers met with Prime Minister Paul Martin to discuss reforms to Canada's Universal Healthcare program. The premiers remained united, and in the end won $41 billion of federal funding for healthcare over the next ten years. ISSUES
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