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.

15 hours ago · Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to either get tough on drug-related criminal offenses or get out of the way. Skip to Content Get the Canadian news and perspectives you need at ...

1 day ago · 2:00 Premier Smith responds to allegations around Alberta Health Services After three days of silence, Premier Danielle Smith spoke out on Saturday and denied any wrongdoing in relation to ...

2 days ago · Article content. Premier Danielle Smith is denying any wrongdoing after Alberta’s auditor general said Thursday he is investigating procurement practices in the province’s health ministry.

2 days ago · Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will ask the Auditor-General to expedite his review into allegations that government officials interfered with the provincial health authority’s ...

Dec 21, 2024 · Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talks about the choice between having a balanced budget or giving Albertans a promised tax cut, as well as the impact of low oil prices on the province's...

The premiership of Danielle Smith began on 11 October 2022 when she was sworn in by Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Salma Lakhani. [1] Smith won the 2022 United Conservative Party leadership election to replace then Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on October 6, 2022, and was appointed as the 19th Premier of Alberta .

Aug 12, 2024 · Danielle Smith has been the premier of Alberta and the leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP) since October 2022. She had previously led the Wildrose Party but defected to the Progressive Conservatives in 2014. Outside of politics, she has also worked as a journalist, radio host and lobbyist for various pro-business organizations.

May 29, 2023 · A victorious Premier Danielle Smith promises she will work for people of all political stripes — and hopes Albertans will stand together against Ottawa and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.