Danielle Smith calls for repair amid Alberta’s political divide

April 10, 2025, 8:20 pm

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivered remarks at a high-profile conference, emphasizing the need for the next prime minister to repair the political damage inflicted over the past decade. Her comments, centered on mending growing discontent among Albertans toward traditional party politics, were widely reported. Additionally, she discussed the potential impact of a Liberal government on provincial unity and underscored the urgency of moderate policy reforms, sparking debate about Alberta’s political future.


nationalobserver.com / How Alberta keeps wrecking Pierre Poilievre's campaign

Every time Danielle Smith and Preston Manning open their mouths, they remind people that they’re willing — proud, even — to put Alberta first. So far, at least, that's been bad news for Pierre Poilievre.

nationalobserver.com / Smith demands Ottawa abandon 'ideological' climate policies at right-wing summit

In a keynote speech at a Canada Strong and Free Network conference, Alberta's premier again threatened a national unity crisis if the country's future prime minister — no matter whom that is — does not abandon emissions reduction policies.

calgaryherald.com / Bell: Mark Carney is now on a collision course with Danielle Smith

'It's like saying you'll win an Olympic swimming medal with an anvil tied around your foot,' says Alberta Premier Smith, on how Canada will never be an energy superpower with anti-oilpatch laws

theglobeandmail.com / Danielle Smith says next prime minister needs to repair damage in Alberta

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says past 10 years has ‘soured Albertans’ on idea of another Liberal government

nationalpost.com / Chris Selley: Meet Danielle Smith, patriot

'We need to get serious about the hard work of nation-building if we want to compete and win in the next generation'

winnipegfreepress.com / Danielle Smith says next prime minister needs to repair damage in Alberta

thestar.com / Danielle Smith says next prime minister needs to repair damage in Alberta

Alberta's premier spoke Thursday at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa, where she endorsed Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.

nationalpost.com / Whether a Liberal win threatens national unity depends on Albertans, Danielle Smith tells conservatives

If Liberal Leader Mark Carney does win he will have 'damage' to repair, the Alberta premier said at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference Thursday


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