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Strained Relations

One of the prime minister's most difficult tasks in our federal system is dealing with the provinces, since many policy initiatives require federal-provincial cooperation. As a part of this process, federal and provincial leaders meet regularly. Over the years, the provinces have gained additional powers from the federal government, but always seem  -  at least to prime ministers  -  to be seeking more.

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