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.

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 .

Dec 26, 2024 · Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's 2024 was a year of following through on her promises — from health-care reforms to support for the oil and gas industry — even as her opponents fought her...

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...

7 hours ago · Danielle Smith's 'border czar' pitch gets a thumbs-up from ex-military leaders. Canada's former top general Rick Hillier said that naming a federal border czar would send the right message to the U.S.

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.

2 days ago · Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Finance Minister Nate Horner speak before delivering the 2024 budget in Edmonton in February 2024. On Wednesday, Smith announced her government's plan to grow ...

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.

With Budget 2024 approaching, Premier Danielle Smith outlines the government’s vision to manage the issues facing Albertans.