Commentary In the years before green ideology became ascendant in the federal government, and when Alberta was in its most active energy phase, there were many benefits to the Confederation. Not least, and being from Newfoundland, I like to point out how many people from my province—when it was reeling from the fishery collapse—found jobs…
Rex Murphy: In Defence of the West: Smith Takes a Stand Against Ottawa’s Allegiance to a Globalist Agenda
In Reference to WEF, Alberta Premier Says She Doesn’t Like Billionaires Who ‘Brag’ About Controlling Political Leaders
EDMONTON—In comments about the World Economic Forum (WEF), Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she finds it “distasteful” when billionaires “brag” about controlling sovereign nations’ political leaders. The new premier was repeatedly asked to explain her views on the WEF at a press conference in Edmonton on Oct. 24, following her previous remarks about Alberta Health…
Cory Morgan: Cabinet Selection, AGM Tone Show That Smith Has Learned From the Hard Lessons of 2015
Commentary Nobody saw Danielle Smith coming. She had spent over seven years in the political wilderness after having led a disastrous mass floor-crossing from the Alberta Wildrose Party to the Progressive Conservative Party in 2014. The move contributed to the shattering of Alberta’s conservative movement and the unexpected Alberta NDP majority win in 2015. Smith…
Danielle Smith Asks for Unity at UCP AGM a Day After Unveiling Cabinet
ENOCH CREE NATION, Alta.—Alberta Premier Danielle Smith emphasized caucus unity at the United Conservative Party’s (UCP) first annual general meeting on Oct. 22 following her leadership victory. In the ten days since she became premier, Smith said she’s been quiet as she works to unify the caucus ahead of a spring general election. “Our team…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to Amend Human Rights Code on COVID-19
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said her government will move ahead with amendments to the Human Rights Code to make it illegal to discriminate based on COVID-19 vaccination status. Smith, who won the premiership earlier this month following a United Conservative Party leadership race, first announced the policy change while campaigning for the party leadership….
Alberta Premier Apologizes for Past Comments on Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has apologized for past comments she made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict before she was elected. Smith issued a statement on Oct. 18, reaffirming her condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and apologizing for past comments she made. “I categorically condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the indescribable suffering Russia has and…
Cory Morgan: Why ‘Pivoting’ Isn’t an Option for Smith and Poilievre
Commentary Winning a party leadership race and winning a general election are two very different things. Policies that appeal to the party faithful may appear unsellable to a large segment of the population. Newly minted conservative leaders Pierre Poilievre and Danielle Smith must now figure out the balancing act between staying true to their leadership…
Danielle Smith Issues Statement to ‘Clarify’ Comments About COVID-19 Vaccine Discrimination
EDMONTON—Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has issued a statement to “clarify” comments she made about those who received a COVID-19 vaccine having been discriminated against. Smith said on Oct. 11 that those who didn’t get vaccinated are the “most discriminated-against group” she has seen in her lifetime. I wanted to clarify my comments at yesterday’s press…
Danielle Smith to Run in Brooks-Medicine Hat Byelection in Hopes for Seat in Legislature
Danielle Smith, who has just been sworn in as Alberta’s premier, will prepare for a by-election called in Brooks-Medicine Hat. On Oct. 11, Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer Glen Resler announced there would be an election for a member of the legislature on Nov. 8. “Appointments have been made for the returning officer and election clerk…
Brooks-Medicine Hat Byelection Set for Nov. 8, Smith to Run in Bid for Seat in Legislature
Danielle Smith, who has just been sworn in as Alberta’s premier, will prepare to run in a byelection in Brooks-Medicine Hat, which has been scheduled for Nov. 8. On Oct. 11, Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer Glen Resler announced the byelection would take place on Nov. 8 to elect a member to the Legislative Assembly. “Appointments…
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