Danielle Smith has ‘great time’ with Ben Shapiro at controversial far-right fundraiser
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ben Shapiro discussed aiding Canada in electing allies to the Trump administration during a gala in Florida, according to audio obtained by DeSmog and Canada's National Observer.
- During the event, Smith stated, 'We already ship about 4.3 million barrels a day of oil to the United States,' emphasizing the importance of oil and gas to the U.S. Economy.
- The fundraising event raised over $1 million, exceeding its fundraising goal, according to Smith and Shapiro.
- Shapiro claimed, 'There was a massive conservative movement that's happening in Canada,' emphasizing the political shifts and alliances forming.
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Alberta Premier Smith Says She Had ‘Meaningful’ Talk With US Media Personality Ben Shapiro in Latest Diplomatic Push
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she had a “meaningful fireside chat” with U.S. media personality Ben Shapiro during a non-profit conservative fundraiser in Florida this week, where she says she advocated for tariff-free trade between Canada and the United States. Smith was a featured speaker at the PragerU 2025 East Coast Gala in Florida on March 27, where she shared the stage with Ben Shapiro, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-ch…


The double standard: How Conservative women are vilified for leading
The events of today have left my head spinning. As I awoke this morning, I found myself bombarded with a series of breathless critiques of Premier Danielle Smith. Her decision to travel to the United States and engage with those who appear to support President Trump’s anti-Canada stance was met with accusations of treason and betrayal.
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