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 18, 2026
Far Right
Alberta's Premier is navigating pressure to reject indigenous revenue demands while maintaining relations with Ottawa.
She is praised for defending Alberta's resource sovereignty but watched closely for any compromise on Treaty 8 claims.
Jul 17, 2026
Far Left
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pushing referendum questions on right-wing policies that aim to divide and weaken Canada.
NDP and Green supporters view Smith's referendums as an attack on federal jurisdiction and a threat to national unity, opposing all nine questions.
Jul 16, 2026
Far Left
Alberta premier pushing right-wing referendum questions that aim to undermine federal jurisdiction, criticized by rabble.ca.
NDP/Green criticize her for using referendums to divide Canada and push anti-federal policies.
Jul 15, 2026
Far Right
Invokes Alberta Sovereignty Act to resist federal energy policies.
PPC praises her defiance as a model for provincial resistance.
Jul 15, 2026
Center
Her Alberta government agreed to the Pathways carbon capture deal with Ottawa and major oil producers.
Centre perspective sees Smith as pushing a pro-industry agenda while engaging with federal climate policy, a key test for Conservative leadership and provincial autonomy.
Jul 15, 2026
Far Left
Smith's government is pushing four referendum questions aimed at invading federal jurisdiction, with accusations of racism in immigration ballot wording.
Smith is seen as a right-wing provocateur using referendums to divide the country and attack federal authority, undermining national unity and human rights.
Jul 13, 2026
Lean Left
Likely host of a Stampede breakfast representing the Conservative vision for Alberta.
Liberals criticize Smith's policies on healthcare privatization and energy deregulation as harmful to Alberta families.
Jul 13, 2026
Far Left
Articles 6 and 12 highlight her immigration referendum and performative pipeline pact with Doug Ford.
Smith is criticized for xenophobic, anti-federal stances and for greenwashing fossil fuel expansions.
Jul 12, 2026
Far Right
Shook hands with Carney to submit Alberta's proposal for a West Coast Pipeline.
Smith is praised for pushing energy infrastructure but criticized for cooperating with a Liberal government that still pursues carbon rationing.
Jul 11, 2026
Far Left
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in the news for announcing a performative pipeline pact with Doug Ford and a new power plant for AI data centres.
From an NDP perspective, Smith is criticized for promoting costly, environmentally damaging projects and misleading claims about reducing electricity costs, while her UCP referendum questions are seen as racist and illogical.