UCP Convention: Smith Says Parental Rights a ‘Fundamental Core Principle’ of Her Government

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to party faithful at the United Conservative Party annual general meeting in Calgary on Nov. 4, 2023. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

CALGARY—In her address to the UCP general meeting on Nov. 4, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her government places high importance on parental rights, as the annual convention contemplated a number of resolutions related to the issue.

“I want every parent listening today to hear me loud and clear: parents are the primary caregivers and educators,” Ms. Smith told the nearly 4,000 delegates on the second day of the United Conservative Party convention that started on Nov. 3, at the BMO Centre in downtown Calgary.