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Premier Danielle Smith
Danielle Smith was sworn in as Alberta’s 19th Premier on October 11, 2022. The Premier chairs cabinet and chooses Alberta's cabinet ministers, who are in charge of specific ministries.
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Biography
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.
Ms. Smith has had a lifelong interest in Alberta public policy and finding the right balance between free enterprise and individual freedom, and the role of government. She was previously MLA for Highwood and leader of the Official Opposition.
Before re-entering politics, Ms. Smith worked extensively in the media and in business, most recently as President of the Alberta Enterprise Group. Before that she was a radio host with Corus Entertainment for 6 years.
Danielle Smith holds degrees in both Economics and English from the University of Calgary. She is married to David and proud stepmom to his son. They live in High River with their dog, Caine.
Latest news
- Aug 25, 2024
Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones issued the following statement on the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) decision to order operations to resume at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) and continue at Canadian National Railway (CN):
- Aug 22, 2024
Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones issued the following statement on Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway (CN) shutdowns: