Danielle Smith
CanadapoliticianFemaleb. 19715.5Global Dominance: 0.07%Danielle Smith is the Premier of Alberta and leader of the United Conservative Party, known for her advocacy of resource development and her efforts to reduce interprovincial trade barriers, especially in the context of U.S. trade relations.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith spoke out about wanting to 'direct' judges.
Carney nominates Manitoba’s Glenn Joyal to Supreme CourtCanada· 2026-06-22
Danielle Smith is the Premier of Alberta and has introduced legislative changes aimed at facilitating citizen-led efforts for provincial policy votes.
Elections Alberta braces for one-two punch of provincewide votesCanada· 2026-06-20
Premier Danielle Smith has announced that on Oct. 19, Albertans will vote on whether to stay in Alberta or hold a second referendum on whether to leave.
Alberta separatists launch campaign to convince voters the province can go it aloneCanada· 2026-06-20
Danielle Smith, the Premier of Alberta, is urged by Nenshi to fire her executive director for his controversial social media post.
Nenshi urges Smith fire senior aide over social media post criticizing First Nations chiefsCanada· 2026-06-20
Danielle Smith is the Premier of Alberta who fired Athana Mentzelopoulos.
Veteran Ontario prosecutor brought in on Alberta health procurement probeCanada· 2026-06-19
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to hold a referendum might eventually lead to a sovereign Alberta.
Central Canadian elites are as much to blame for Alberta’s separatist movement as anyone elseCanada· 2026-06-02
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has insisted on holding a referendum on having a referendum, despite being against leaving Canada.
A government calling a referendum it hopes to lose? Albexit, meet BrexitCanada· 2026-06-02
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she was pleased to hear the Quebec Premier is interested in discussing east-west energy projects.
Alberta and Quebec premiers to discuss economic collaboration between provinces this weekCanada· 2026-06-02
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced that her government will add a question on secession to a previously scheduled referendum on Oct. 19.
Former prime minister Harper to make the case for a united Canada ahead of Alberta referendumCanada· 2026-06-02
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith participates in a signing ceremony with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Calgary.
Canada prices carbon far below the damage it causesCanada· 2026-06-01
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding to diversify export markets.
Trans Mountain pipeline will run at full capacity in June, CEO saysCanada· 2026-06-01
Premier Danielle Smith told her provincewide radio show on Saturday that her government is ready to help communities facing flood risk.
Rainfall warnings, special weather statement issued for parts of B.C. and AlbertaCanada· 2026-05-31Danielle Smith is the Premier of Alberta whose government is being sued by Athana Mentzelopoulos.
Podcasters harassed former AHS CEO to dissuade her from suing Smith government, judge rulesCanada· 2026-05-30
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced that her government will add a question on secession to a previously scheduled referendum.
Don’t give Alberta separatists space to gain traction, Stéphane Dion warnsCanada· 2026-05-28
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith struck a deal with Prime Minister Mark Carney that influenced Steven Guilbeault's decision to leave politics.
An environmental symbol slips out of ParliamentCanada· 2026-05-28
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to hold a vote on whether her province should remain in Canada has so far earned a muted response in Quebec.
Politicians in Quebec condemn Carney’s comments on referendum victoryCanada· 2026-05-27
Danielle Smith, the Premier of Alberta, is promoting a referendum for Alberta's separation from Canada.
Ο Καναδάς μπροστά σε ένα δικό του «Brexit»
Greece· 2026-05-27Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced last week that her government will add a question on sovereignty to an already scheduled referendum.
Clarity Act will not apply to Alberta’s planned sovereignty vote, Carney saysCanada· 2026-05-27
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that a referendum in October will ask Alberta voters to choose between remaining in Canada or moving forward with a second, binding referendum on separation.
Wab Kinew criticizes Danielle Smith over duty to consult First Nations on secession referendumCanada· 2026-05-27
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says in a news release that the agreement is a meaningful step forward.
Ottawa and Alberta reach prospective deal to streamline major project approvalsCanada· 2026-03-06Credit: Danielle Smith
Byron shire’s median dwelling value fell $290,000 from its peak
Australia· 2026-03-06
Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party government reiterated its strategy to be a top destination for such investments in its provincial budget.
TransAlta signs data centre deal with CPPIB and BrookfieldCanada· 2026-03-01
Danielle Smith has defended the proposals as a way to reduce pressure on social systems that have come under strain because of rapid population growth.
What does health care coverage for newcomers cost Alberta?Canada· 2026-02-28
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has partly pinned her province’s fiscal troubles on unfettered immigration allowed by Ottawa.
Smith pins Alberta deficit on Ottawa’s immigration policies, but the budget doesn’tCanada· 2026-02-28
Danielle Smith is the Premier of Alberta who warned about oil prices affecting Albertans.
Alberta Budget 2026: Province paints rosy oil price forecast despite resource-driven shortfallCanada· 2026-02-27
Danielle Smith is the Premier of Alberta who announced an October referendum for Albertans to weigh in on various issues.
Alberta Budget 2026: Province forecasts $9.37-billion deficit, spending expected to hit recordCanada· 2026-02-27Danielle Smith has a problem with her government heading toward a deficit and has blamed immigration for fiscal woes.
Smith and Poilievre find someone to blame for their problems: immigrantsCanada· 2026-02-26
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the main culprit is low oil prices but has also pointed to the costs associated with sharp population growth.
Alberta to present 2026 budget that includes a multibillion-dollar deficitCanada· 2026-02-26Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the province will hold a referendum on Oct. 19, with a focus on immigration policies and constitutional questions.
Alberta's UCP to introduce rules for medically assisted deaths, continue police force rolloutCanada· 2026-02-24
Danielle Smith is the Alberta Premier advocating for more provincial control over immigration.
Smith’s bid for more immigration powers boosts negotiating power with Ottawa, experts sayCanada· 2026-02-21
