‘We’re Going to See If Diplomacy Works’: Danielle Smith on Dealing With Ottawa

A candid chat with the Alberta premier on some key issues facing her province

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith gives a keynote address at the LNG2023 conference in Vancouver on July 13, 2023. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she hasn’t had much chance to slow down since winning the May 29 election, and the summer months have been even busier.

Ms. Smith said that between issuing mandate letters to all 25 cabinet ministers between now and when the legislature resumes in the fall, and multiple public appearances at various events throughout the summer, she doesn’t expect to have any down time.