US EditionAlberta Premier Faces Backlash for Asking America to Pause Tariffs Until After Election
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faced backlash for asking the U.S. to pause tariffs until after Canada's federal election to help the Conservative Party of Canada’s campaign, according to her comments to Breitbart News.
- Smith's government demands include full access to oil and gas corridors, aiming to protect its oil and gas sector and threatening consequences for the federal government if demands are not met within six months of the election.
- Critics, including Alberta opposition leader Naheed Nenshi, argue that Smith's actions prioritize politics over Canadian unity and may benefit the Liberals in the polls.
- Recent polling shows the Liberal Party leading with 42% support, contrasting the Conservatives at 36%, partially due to the fallout from Smith's comments and the U.S. tariffs.
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While “Team Canada” attacks Trump for election points, Premier Danielle Smith advocates for future trade relations
“Today, I addressed the Legislative Assembly and spoke to the actions that the Government of Alberta has taken and will continue to take to advocate for Alberta and Canada’s interests in the U.S. as we continue to face the threat and imposition of tariffs.” Mr. Speaker, When U.S. President Donald Trump first announced his threatened tariffs against Canada, and began musing about our country becoming the 51st state, many Canadians – and Albertans…
Former MP wants to explore Alberta's future with U.S.
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s former Member of Parliament is part of a group hoping to open direct talks with U.S President Donald Trump about Alberta’s future, and is also now calling for a provincial independence referendum this year. LaVar Payne is listed among the attendees of a press conference set for today in Calgary to launch
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Elora Fergus Today'Into the lion's den': Amid criticism, Alberta's Smith set to attend U.S. fundraiser
Premier Danielle Smith is getting set to fly to Florida for an event hosted by a far-right U.S. influencer, with her chief of staff calling the foray a patriotic act of courage by a “noble” leader. Smith is to make a speaking appearance this week with conservative media personality Ben S...
Alberta Premier Smith defends US comments, saying she's not asking for election interference
Alberta's premier stood in the house Monday to defend asking U.S. officials to not impose promised tariffs during the federal election because the levy threat was hurting her preferred choice, the federal Conservatives.
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