Beginning Saturday, the province said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to meet with energy industry leaders and elected officials in an effort to promote 'an era of partnership.'
Premier Danielle Smith says she plans to lobby for Alberta's interests in Washington. Kendra Slugoski reports – Jan 7, 2025office has released an official itinerary outlining a five-day diplomatic trip to Washington, D.C., including the presidential inauguration on Capitol Hill on Monday.
Beginning Saturday, the province says Smith is to meet with energy industry leaders and elected officials in an effort to promote “an era of partnership.”For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. It comes as president-elect Donald Trump threatens to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian imports to the U.S. on his first day in office.
Smith caused controversy this week after refusing to sign off on a joint statement from other premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that every countermeasure is on the table.Smith says Alberta won’t stand for cutting off energy supply to the U.S. or export tariffs on the province’s energy from Ottawa.The federal government says it’s prepared to hit the U.S.
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