Premier plans post-election panel to gauge Albertans’ appetite for referendum

Big win for Alberta and Canada: Statement from Premier Smith

Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement on the April 2, 2025 U.S. tariff announcement: “Today was an important win for Canada and Alberta, as it appears the United States has decided to uphold the majority of the free trade agreement (CUSMA) between our two nations. It also appears this will continue to be the case until after the Canadian federal election has concluded and the newly elected Canadian government is able to renegoti…

Danielle Smith on separation referendum talk: ‘I got a mandate to try to fix Canada’

If Albertans want to vote on leaving Canada, Premier Danielle Smith says she will not be the one leading that charge. Two weeks after threatening an “unprecedented national unity crisis” if the next prime minister doesn’t follow nine policy demands, Smith backed away from a separation referendum at a Tuesday press conference in southern Alberta. […]

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expects some industries to escape new U.S. tariffs

Danielle Smith says that since Canada doesn't tariff imports of U.S. oil or most food products, she expects those industries to remain unscathed.

Smith hopeful, but unsure, that Alberta oil and food production will escape Wednesday's U.S. tariffs

The premier doesn't know what to expect in Wednesday's tariff announcement but was hopeful oil and food production would be un-impacted.

Why Canadian oil is sold to the U.S. at a 'discount' and have tariffs made things worse?

Explainer: Canadian oil prices have received an unexpected boost amid escalating trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. Find out more

EXCLUSIVE: Danielle Smith proposes 'provincial autonomy' alliance to Quebec

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith invited Quebec counterpart François Legault to form a common front for greater provincial autonomy