Carney to meet premiers in Saskatchewan June 2 amid tensions with the West [Video]

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the country’s premiers early next month in Saskatchewan — as frustrations with Ottawa simmer for some western leaders.

After Ontario Premier Doug Ford first told reporters about the upcoming meeting, the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Carney will travel to Saskatoon June 2 for a face-to-face meeting.

Ford, who took part in a conference call with Carney and the other premiers Wednesday, called the field trip meeting an “olive branch” to the West and a step in uniting the country. 

“I said it is time that your government starts showing some love to Saskatchewan and Alberta because as I said, the last prime minister showed no love,” Ford said.

“They have been treated terribly, to be very frank, and I think the new prime minister understands that and he will be out there having a great conversation.”

After Carney’s comeback win last week, the …