The meeting Monday in Saskatoon between the prime minister and premiers is Mark Carney’s first big test since being elected. He promised a new tone, a new relationship, to get big projects moving fast and now it is time for him to deliver.

The symbolism of the meeting taking place in Saskatoon at a time of western alienation and substantial wildfires across Saskatchewan and Manitoba shouldn’t be lost on anyone. What Carney needs to bring to this meeting, though, and what premiers need to leave with are concrete actions or the promise thereof.

Premiers have sent their wants, needs and — in some cases — demands to Carney ahead of time.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is asking for icebreakers and expanded shipping and port facilities along Hudson’s Bay. Nova Scotia’s Tim Houston wants support for an offshore wind project that he said could see electricity sent West to the rest of the country.

Ontario’s Doug Ford has asked for the federal government to help him fast-track projects such as the Ring of........

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