Alberta, U.S. leaders focus on shared priorities

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced $510 million in federal funding for municipalities to build water and wastewater infrastructure to support new homes, with Alberta contributing at least one-third of eligible project costs (up to $428 million) for the province’s growing population. The visit occurred amid ongoing…

Alberta is aiming to strengthen its economic relationship with the United States by sending MLAs to the National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Summit in Chicago to discuss trade, energy, and cross-border investment. The Alberta delegation will focus on barrier-free trade, secure supply chains, economic corridors, and North American energy…

Premier Danielle Smith defended Alberta’s sovereignty approach, Canada-U.S. trade relations, and healthcare while discussing a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada during a Medicine Hat visit, including support for referendum questions and opposition to using energy as leverage in tariffs. MLA Justin Wright outlined efforts to restore scheduled air…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended pursuing a diplomacy-based approach to negotiating tariff relief with the U.S., arguing it’s preferable to diplomacy rather than threats. She indicated the province is working toward making tariffs 100% eliminated and noted potential future legislative changes and a one-time $100 rebate option for fuel-tax relief,…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended using diplomacy rather than retaliatory measures to pursue a U.S. tariff agreement, saying the goal is to reach tariff-free trade through calm negotiation. The article also covers broader provincial issues, including potential changes to Alberta’s seniors benefits and a one-time $100 rebate approach for fuel tax…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith credited provincial diplomacy with helping to influence U.S. advocates and support a broader Canada-U.S. trade deal, saying direct outreach to American businesses and consumers reinforces the value of free energy flow across the border. Premieres and Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Canada’s readiness to respond to…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Prime Minister Mark Carney is handling the U.S. tariff threat with urgency and should avoid retaliating at this stage. She supports Carney’s approach to intensify trade talks ahead of the Aug. 19 tariffs, noting that a measured, staged response is wise while seeking a deal on issues like softwood, food flow, and energy…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith credits the province’s diplomatic efforts for helping to mobilize U.S. advocates to address the potential Trump-era trade tensions. She frames these efforts as part of Alberta’s strategy to mitigate impacts from a possible U.S. trade conflict.