Danielle Smith
Marlaina Danielle Smith is a Canadian politician, former lobbyist, former columnist and media personality who has served as the 19th premier of Alberta and leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP) since 2022.
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Jul 8, 2026
Lean Right
Alberta premier referenced in poll showing support for non-separatism referendum giving province more power.
Conservatives support Smith's push for provincial autonomy as a check on Liberal overreach.
Jul 8, 2026
Center
Alberta Premier co-announced the Northern Shield Energy Corridor pipeline proposal with Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Centre analysis praises the push for energy independence but flags unclear costs, route details, and Indigenous consultation
Jul 8, 2026
Far Left
Alberta Premier announced a pipeline pact with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and a new AI data centre power plant, pushing fossil fuel expansion.
Criticized by NDP/Green for performative pipeline deals and ignoring climate science, while also backing an extremist candidate in Calgary-Shaw.
Jul 7, 2026
Far Left
Alberta Premier, though not directly in articles, is implicated by her UCP's choice of Derry and the fiscal report failure.
NDP critics see Smith as enabling extremism and mismanagement in Alberta, prioritizing oil over climate and good governance.
Jul 6, 2026
Center
Alberta Premier Smith pitched the pipeline proposal alongside Carney in Calgary
Centre views Smith as leveraging the pipeline to assert Alberta's energy interests, but her separatist flirtations remain a concern for national unity
Jul 6, 2026
Far Left
Smith flip-flopped on forcing public health inspectors to switch employers, announcing the change on her radio show in a scripted tone.
NDP views this as another example of Smith's chaotic governance and deference to corporate interests over public health and worker stability.
Jul 4, 2026
Far Right
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is involved in the pipeline announcement and the $100 million classroom support plan, as reported by Western Standard.
People's Party members view Smith as a mixed figure: she pushes for Alberta autonomy but still deals with Ottawa, and her education funding is seen as a necessary step.
Jul 4, 2026
Center
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pitched a new bitumen pipeline to the B.C. coast and stood with Carney in Calgary to announce the proposed route.
Centre analysts view Smith as successfully pushing provincial energy interests, but worry about environmental risks and federal-provincial tensions.
Jul 4, 2026
Far Left
Article 10 reports she flip-flopped on forcing public health inspectors to switch employers.
Her reversal on a coercive policy is seen as a rare retreat under pressure, but her government's overall record remains anti-worker.
Jul 3, 2026
Far Right
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is involved in the pipeline deal celebrated by Ottawa and Edmonton, but Let Alberta Decide urges caution.
Smith is seen as too willing to compromise with Ottawa; People's Party supporters want her to take a harder line and push for full Alberta independence rather than accepting hollow deals.