US EditionSmith Says Albertans Are ‘Finally Being Heard’ After Talks with Prime Minister
Premier Smith expresses optimism after meeting Mark Carney, noting federal government fast-tracking five major projects but Alberta pipelines remain excluded.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on Thursday in Edmonton that her province's concerns are finally being heard following talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- Smith attributed this optimism to recent progress addressing federal policies, including bills like C-69 that she says block project development and must be repealed.
- Carney revealed a list of five key projects, including mining developments and LNG Canada, that will benefit from expedited regulatory approval, highlighting a change in government priorities.
- Smith said, "Finally, they get it" about the projects and described her meeting with Carney as "about as encouraging as any meeting" she had with the federal government.
- Smith remains hopeful for continued progress despite some details needing work, and she asked Albertans for patience while emphasizing diplomacy amid past frustrations.
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Alberta's Smith says she found unprecedented common ground in meeting with Carney
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her latest meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney has inspired optimism and he is demonstrating a "real shift" from the previous Justin Trudeau-led Liberals.
Premier Smith ‘More Optimistic Than Ever’ Ottawa Will Address Alberta’s Concerns After Carney Meeting
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she had an “exceptionally productive” meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, and that she is optimistic the federal government will consider Alberta’s priorities moving forward. Smith made the comments on Sept. 11, a day after meeting with Carney in Edmonton, where the prime minister was gathering with his Liberal caucus this week ahead of the fall sitting of Parliament. She said that while some details stil…
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The Toronto StarAlberta’s Smith says she found unprecedented common ground in meeting with Carney
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her latest meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney has inspired optimism and he is demonstrating a "real shift" from the previous Justin Trudeau-led Liberals.
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