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.

Premier Danielle Smith is the leader of Alberta's government. Danielle Smith was sworn in as Alberta’s 19 th Premier on October 11, 2022. The Premier chairs cabinet and chooses Alberta's cabinet ministers, who are in charge of specific ministries. Connect with the Premier and send a …

2 days 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 ...

1 day ago · Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks with The Globe and Mail during a year end interview in Calgary, on Dec. 12, 2024. Gavin John/The Globe and Mail

3 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.

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.

Danielle Smith is a proud Albertan. As Leader of the governing United Conservative Party, she was sworn in as the 19th Premier of Alberta on October 11, 2022. She represents the riding of Brooks-Medicine Hat in the Legislative Assembly.

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.