Canada's Premiers are gathering in Regina this week and H1N1 or the swine flu is high on the agenda. Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall confirmed that the Premier's are preparing.
Wall, who hosted the meeting at the provincial legislature, said afterward that the premiers are "sensitive to the fact" that there are certain populations that seem more vulnerable than others when it comes to H1N1. Wall said every government is doing what it can.
"Almost every premier spoke up at this meeting and said, 'Here's what we're doing.' It's sort of uncharted waters for all of us," said Wall.
Wall also said the premiers aren't done discussing H1N1, adding that the issue will be added to the agenda when they meet Thursday.
The situation will challenge officials going into the fall, Manitoba Premier Gary Doer said at Wednesday's meeting.
"We have to prepare, I believe, as Canadian leaders ... as if there is an H1N1 truck coming around the corner with serious implications for the health of many Canadians," said Doer.
Canadians can rest assured. Our Premiers have prepared well.
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