Maintain open and collaborative relationships with provinces and territories, with the goal of working together to serve and improve the lives of all Canadians.

What success looks like

Federal ministers collaborate effectively with their provincial and territorial counterparts to improve the lives of Canadians.

Government's narrative on progress

The Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade has met with counterparts in provincial and territorial jurisdictions and has worked with federal colleagues to advance collaboration with the provinces and territories in areas including pollution pricing, irregular migration, Indigenous rights, northern development, and trade between the provinces and territories.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.