27 h. ago Alberta Premier Smith expects key industries to escape imposition of new U.S. tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won’t face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith told reporters Tuesday that things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won’t be targeted under Trump’s new tariff plan, which is set to be announced […]

Economics

28 h. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expects some industries to escape new U.S. tariffs

Danielle Smith says that since Canada doesn't tariff imports of U.S. oil or most food products, she expects those industries to remain unscathed.

Economics

36 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta Premier Smith's trip to Florida aligns with Team Canada approach

After her chat Ben Shapiro devoted his entire show the next day to the folly of tariffs as a trade strategy.

Events

60 h. ago Leong: Danielle Smith’s U.S. tariffs diplomacy needs a reset

It's Danielle Smith's job to advocate for Alberta in the face of Donald Trump's unjustified tariffs. She just might want to rethink how she goes about doing it

Economics

4 d. ago 'Exactly what we wanted': Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends Florida trip, doubles down on fighting tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says that after her conversation with controversial U.S. podcaster Ben Shapiro, he dedicated an entire episode the next day to discuss the detrimental impacts of tariffs on Americans. Speaking on 880 CHED podcast Your Province. Your Premier on Saturday, Smith, who has been criticized by the Alberta NDP for attending the event […]

Economics

5 d. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has ‘great time’ at fundraiser with Ben Shapiro

'I will always stand up for the best interests of Albertans and I’m grateful for the opportunity I had to share our message with hundreds of Americans'

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6 d. ago Letters, March 27: Carney shows he’ll attack oil and gas industry

Is a Ben Shapiro interview good diplomacy? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! GUARANTEED NOTHING Carney says he will double the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program from $5 billion to $10 billion. Only catch is it cannot be invested in oil and gas. That shows you he will attack oil and gas if elected. CURTIS RADCLIFFE […]

Events

7 d. ago Bell: Danielle Smith won't shut up — tells Liberals where to get off

'We will not be pushed around and called traitors,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Other

7 d. ago Alberta Premier Smith rejects criticism U.S. meetings amount to treason

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting criticism that it's treason for her to join an American event with a U.S. podcaster who supports annexing Canada as the 51st state.

Other

7 d. ago Chris Selley: Done properly, Danielle Smith’s brand of American outreach is the way forward

If you want to influence Donald Trump, who else would you talk to but influencers?

Economics

8 d. ago ’Into the lion’s den’: Amid criticism, Premier Danielle Smith set to attend U.S. fundraiser

Smith is to make a speaking appearance this week with conservative media personality Ben Shapiro at an upcoming fundraiser for PragerU, despite weeks of calls for her to cancel

Other

8 d. ago Amid calls to cancel, Premier Danielle Smith stands by plan to go to U.S. fundraiser

Smith is to make a speaking appearance this week with conservative media personality Ben Shapiro at an upcoming fundraiser for PragerU, despite weeks of calls for her to cancel

Other

9 d. ago Poilievre says Alberta premier ‘free’ to make interventions in Trump’s trade war

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been accused of soliciting Donald Trump’s assistance in getting Poilievre elected, a claim that her office calls "offensive and false."

Economics

1 week ago Bell: Smith firm — if demands tossed, Alberta could hold a referendum

'Is there some referendum question the public wants us to ask?" says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Economics

1 week ago Smith, LaGrange face more questions over AHS firings and procurement practices

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange continue to face scrutiny over the dismissal of the former head of Alberta Health Services.

Other

1 week ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith seeks clarity on emissions cap after conflicting responses ahead of First Ministers meeting

"We're just asking the question of the Prime Minister to (either) lift this destructive unconstitutional production cap or not. Albertans and Canadians do want the answer before they go to the polls and not after."

Politics

1 week ago Alberta Premier Rejects Oil Export Tax in Meeting With Carney

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith rejected any constraints on oil and gas exports to the US in her first meeting with new Prime Minister Mark Carney, renewing her criticism of Canada’s Liberal government as the country prepares for an election.

Economics

1 week ago PM Carney returns to Edmonton, meets with Premier Smith, skates with Oilers

EDMONTON — With reports swirling of a weekend election call, Prime Minister Mark Carney came to Edmonton on Thursday to meet with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, announce more money to rebuild fire-ravaged Jasper and go for a skate with the Edmonton Oilers. Canada’s 24th prime minster, wearing a blue Oilers jersey with 24 and Carney […]

Transport

1 week ago Mark Carney meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for 1st time since being sworn in as PM

Carney is also scheduled to make a housing announcement in Edmonton on Thursday afternoon.

Transport

1 week ago Prime Minister Carney in Edmonton to meet with Premier Smith, announce affordable housing

Prime Minister Mark Carney, expected to call a federal election on Sunday for a vote as early as April 28, is meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Edmonton Thursday morning. Carney and Smith will pose for media photographers at 9 a.m., says a late Wednesday news release from the Prime Minister’s Office. Then at […]

Politics