Danielle Smith, Trump and Canada

Canada should appoint ’border czar’ to work collaboratively with U.S.: Danielle Smith
CALGARY — As the threat of 25 per cent tariffs looms over Canada, Alberta’s premier says Ottawa should appoint a “border czar” to work collaboratively with the United States.
Why Alberta’s Danielle Smith is rejecting the Team Canada approach to Trump’s tariff threats
The largest exporting province rejecting a ‘Team Canada’ approach against Donald Trump doesn’t position the country well to negotiate with a second Trump administration.
Premier Danielle Smith goes to Washington: Inside Alberta's charm offensive to Trump's tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As thousands rallied against incoming U.S. President Donald Trump with a “peace tank” on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith flew in to a chilled, subdued inauguration, bringing a message of “unprecedented opportunity.”
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith believes there’s ‘a deal to be made’ with Trump on tariffs
Prior to Trump's inauguration, Smith travelled to the president's Florida home to advocate for Alberta's interests in response to the tariff threats.
Alberta Insider: Premier Danielle Smith stands alone as provinces weigh U.S. tariff response
Smith’s ideas for Team Canada are different than other premiers, who are calling for more unity in negotiations
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith blames Trudeau as Trump eyes Feb. 1 tariffs
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has complicated ongoing negotiations with the U.S. after newly inaugurated President Donald Trump set a date to impose tariffs against Canada. Smith told reporters at a Tuesday morning news conference the focus should be on diplomacy and ending talks about retaliatory tariffs.
Danielle Smith calls on Canada to name 'border czar' as tariffs loom
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday that Canada should name a “border czar” to work closely with the U.S. on border security, amid the looming threat of a sweeping 25 per cent tariff. Smith suggested a retired military general would be the right person for the post.
Smith wants Ottawa to appoint ‘border czar’ to respond to Trump demands
As the threat of 25 per cent tariffs looms over Canada, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has told Ottawa it should appoint a "border czar" to work collaboratively with the United States. (Jan. 29, 2025)
Danielle Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund
Alberta's premier says she wants to grow the Heritage Savings Trust Fund to at least $250 billion by the year 2050, in order ...
Alberta Premier Smith to announce plan to grow province’s nest egg
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to announce today her government's plan to grow the province's rainy ...
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith praises Trump tariffs reversal but warns threat 'is still very real'
President Donald Trump says he will be holding off on imposing the tariffs he’s been promising, earning praise from Alberta ...
‘Canadian Border Czar’: Alberta Premiere’s solution to take US’ tariff threat seriously
Canada’s Alberta Premiere Danielle Smith has called for the Liberal government led by outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to appoint a Canadian Border Czar to work with his US counterpart Tom Homan ...
Justin Trudeau slams Pierre Poilievre and Alberta’s Danielle Smith for breaking ranks over Trump tariffs
Trudeau and 12 of Canada’s 13 premiers agreed to form a united front and pledge that “everything” is on the table in a ...
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Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a new Crown corporation to oversee the province's rainy day fund.
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Danielle Smith’s Capitulation to Big Coal Echoes Her Fawning Interactions with Donald Trump
Eliminating the moratorium on coal mining in the Eastern Rockies shows the premier puts the interests of coal barons and ...
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Alberta premier defends COVID-19 report, unsure which recommendations to take
The $2-million review has been panned by doctors, academics and the Opposition NDP, with Alberta Medical Association ...