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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Sep 18, 2026
Far Right
Alberta Premier's government is pursuing royalty changes and federal tax relief to unlock oil sands investment ahead of an October referendum.
People's Party supporters praise Smith for defending Alberta's resource sector and pushing back against Ottawa's anti-energy policies.
Sep 18, 2026
Far Left
UCP Premier whose government's leaked plan to fuel AI data centres through Crown corporations drew criticism.
Criticized by the left for using public Crown assets to subsidize tech companies instead of lowering costs for Albertans.
Sep 16, 2026
Center
The Alberta Premier's UCP lost the Calgary-Shaw by-election to the NDP, and her office is blaming a vote split while critics point to the upcoming separation referendum as the real cause.
Smith is under fire from her own conservative base for allowing a separation vote to proceed and from moderates for mismanaging the file, with the by-election loss seen as a direct rebuke of her leadership.
Sep 16, 2026
Far Left
Her UCP government lost Calgary-Shaw and faces backlash over a leaked plan to use Crown corporations to power AI data centres.
Smith is criticized by the NDP and Greens for prioritizing corporate AI interests over citizens, with the Calgary-Shaw loss exposing her vulnerability on public service cuts and privatization.
Sep 16, 2026
Far Right
Alberta Premier pushing back against federal energy policies and carbon tax overreach.
PPC supporters largely support her defiance on federal intrusion but question her provincial conservative establishment ties.
Sep 15, 2026
Far Left
Alberta Premier Smith is threatening to defy federal clean electricity regulations and is pushing for more oil exports.
NDP/Green voters view her as the face of provincial fossil fuel obstruction and a threat to national climate targets.
Sep 14, 2026
Far Left
Her Alberta government imposed a 'punitive tax' on solar panels, according to rabble.ca.
Smith is singled out for attacking renewable energy with red tape and higher costs, proving the UCP is more interested in protecting oil interests than fighting climate change.
Sep 12, 2026
Far Left
Her Alberta government slapped a 'punitive tax' on solar panels, drawing criticism from climate and affordability advocates.
NDP and Green activists view Smith as the leading obstacle to climate action in Canada, prioritizing oil and gas allies over renewable energy and household costs.
Sep 11, 2026
Lean Right
Alberta Premier is fighting federal climate policies and asserting provincial jurisdiction over energy.
Conservatives praise Smith as a champion of provincial rights and the oil and gas sector against Ottawa overreach.
Sep 10, 2026
Center
Alberta's Premier Smith urged caution in the trade war response, while her province pledged $165-million for affordable housing with Ottawa.
Centre sees her as a pragmatic voice willing to work with the federal government on domestic issues, but her caution on tariffs may be seen as appeasement.