Danielle Smith (again, for separatist fringe)

Danielle Smith is the premier of Alberta, Canada, and leader of the United Conservative Party. She previously worked as a journalist, columnist, and radio host.

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Aug 25, 2026
Far Left
No fringe separatist candidate emerged in Calgary-Shaw by-election, implicitly tied to Smith's UCP consolidation.
Progressives see this as evidence of Smith's right-wing authoritarian pull, quashing dissent even from separatists.

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