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Marlaina Danielle Smith ECA MLA (born April 1, 1971) is a Canadian politician, former lobbyist, and former columnist and media personality who has been serving as the 19th premier of Alberta and leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP) since October 2022.
Danielle Smith is a proud Albertan. As Leader of the governing United Conservative Party, she was sworn in as the 19 th Premier of Alberta on October 11, 2022. She represents the riding of Brooks-Medicine Hat in the Legislative Assembly.
Danielle Smith. 125,804 likes · 28,852 talking about this. Proud 🌾 Albertan & 🍁 Canadian. Wife. Dog Lover 🐶 Honoured to be MLA & Alberta’s 19th Premier.
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Oct 7, 2022 · Danielle Smith, a former Wildrose leader and radio host, won the UCP leadership and will be the next Alberta premier. She promises to fight Ottawa with a sovereignty act that critics say is unconstitutional and destabilizing.
May 30, 2023 · Danielle Smith, leader of the United Conservative Party, won a majority government in the 2023 Alberta election and vowed to work with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on a meaningful climate strategy. However, her government has also passed a controversial sovereignty act and faces legal challenges from Indigenous groups and other provinces.
Oct 6, 2022 · Danielle Smith’s rise to UCP leader and premier caps one of the most remarkable political comebacks in Canadian history.
May 30, 2023 · How did Smith transform from a libertarian populist to a moderate premier? How did she avoid the baggage of her past controversies? How did she keep the UCP on track to win a renewed mandate?
