'Why walk away?': Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum

Smith will need more than tears to mask latest separation dodge

Those of us in this country with some level of discernment have seen through the Alberta premier’s remain-in-Canada act, and now she needs to pivot.

Smith Gives Emotional Speech at Online Forum Ahead of Referendum

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivers a speech on Alberta Day in Calgary on Aug. 30, 2026. (The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh)

'Why walk away?': Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum

An emotional Premier Danielle Smith held back tears Saturday as she recounted a long list of historic indignities Albertans have suffered at the hands of the federal government.