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**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to iPolitics (recognized source), Carney is set to meet with Eby and Smith as premiers descend on Ottawa ahead of First Ministers' meet-up. The direct cause → effect relationship in this scenario is that the meeting between Carney, Eby, and Smith may lead to discussions about funding allocations for various provinces. This could result in changes to the current resource allocation framework, potentially impacting who decides what gets funded. The intermediate steps in this chain are as follows: (1) The premiers' meeting will likely focus on key issues facing their provinces, including funding requirements; (2) Carney's discussions with Eby and Smith may center around these concerns, leading to potential adjustments to the existing funding framework; (3) Depending on the agreements reached during this meeting, changes could be implemented in the short-term (e.g., within a few months), while long-term effects might take longer to materialize. The domains affected by this development include Education > Funding and Resource Allocation, as well as broader areas such as Healthcare and Economic Development. This is because any adjustments to funding allocations may have knock-on effects on various sectors, including education. The evidence type for this news event is an official announcement/press release (as reported by iPolitics). This development could lead to a re-evaluation of the current resource allocation framework, potentially resulting in shifts in who decides what gets funded. However, it's uncertain how these discussions will unfold and whether concrete changes will be implemented. **