Having government lawyers screening auditor general's questions on medical procurement isn't stonewalling, says Premier Danielle Smith

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s fortunes abruptly changed when a former CEO of Alberta Health Services accused her government of corruption.

The province stands alone in its incurable sense of grievance with the rest of the federation, David Olive writes.

Trudeau and other premiers adopted a united response to Trump’s tariffs. Alberta opted out.

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Premier Danielle Smith won't shut up, blasting Liberals and Liberal-loving social media and their accusations of treason

COUTTS, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has arrived on foot at the Coutts-Sweet Grass border crossing station, petitioning for refugee status in the US on the grounds of being persecuted in her ho...

A clearer picture is emerging of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's visit to Mar-a-Lago to meet then president-elect Donald Trump in January, as a trade war with the United States loomed.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has urged Canada to adopt a diplomatic approach rather than escalating tensions with the United States during an ongoing trade dispute. In response to U.S. tariffs on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods, Smith emphasized that Canada cannot win through force and must focus on strategic engagement with American lawmakers and governors. She argued that counter-tariffs proposed by Prime Minister Mark Carney are a balanced response but stressed the need for immediate action to protect businesses. Smith also called for tax reforms, reduced interprovincial trade barriers, and accelerated approval for infrastructure projects like the West Coast pipeline. Meanwhile, opposition leaders criticized her approach as weak, urging tougher measures such as banning U.S. imports or deferring a provincial referendum on immigration. The dispute highlights broader challenges in maintaining economic ties with the U.S., particularly amid political shifts following the November midterm elections. Smith reiterated her commitment to national unity, framing the trade war as an opportunity to reinforce Canada’s role in global markets while safeguarding Alberta’s workers and industries.

Smith refuses to sign first ministers’ statement, calling for end to ‘threats’ of restrictions on energy exports to U.S.