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 26, 2026
Center
Alberta Premier Smith announced her province will not ban U.S. alcohol in response to tariffs, breaking with other major provinces.
Centre observers see Smith's stance as a pragmatic move to avoid escaating a trade war, but criticize her for undermining national unity on the tariff response.
Jul 25, 2026
Far Right
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is connected to the Stay Free Alberta independence petition, which Elections Alberta just validated.
People's Party praises her for supporting Alberta's right to self-determination but views her as too cautious compared to full independence proponents.
Jul 25, 2026
Center
Smith's government saw an Alberta secession referendum petition verified, though it remains blocked by a court dispute.
Centre analysts view the petition as a symptom of deepening western alienation, but caution that Smith's pursuit could fracture national unity.
Jul 25, 2026
Lean Left
Her government's citizen initiative petition for an Alberta independence referendum has had its signatures verified by Elections Alberta.
Liberals view Smith's separatist push as a reckless distraction from real issues, undermining federal unity.
Jul 23, 2026
Far Right
Emphasized diplomacy in the U.S. trade dispute, warning against using energy as a weapon.
Praised for putting Alberta's interests first and avoiding reckless energy threats that could harm Canada.
Jul 22, 2026
Far Left
Alberta premier criticized for avoiding Calgary-Shaw by-election and dismissing a protest as 'fascist pancakes'.
Seen as a symbol of creeping authoritarianism and a bully from the right, drawing fierce opposition from NDP/Green forces.
Jul 21, 2026
Far Left
Alberta Premier who introduced a set of referendum questions that critics say aim to divide the country and encroach on federal jurisdiction.
NDP/Greens view her as a right-wing provocateur using referendums to undermine national unity and environmental protections.
Jul 20, 2026
Far Left
She is pushing referendum questions that divide Canada and support right-wing policies.
NDP/Green view Smith as a dangerous right-wing populist undermining federal unity and environmental protections through her referendum push.
Jul 19, 2026
Far Right
Alberta Premier's sovereignty stance is amplified by the independence telethon.
Supported cautiously by People's Party for fighting federal power, but distrusted for possible compromises.
Jul 19, 2026
Far Left
Alberta Premier pushing four divisive referendum questions that encroach on federal jurisdiction.
Criticized for using referendums to advance right-wing policies and divide Canada, threatening national unity from a progressive standpoint.