| Premier Smith was in Ottawa on Friday to advance Alberta’s priorities through key meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. She secured significant progress with the Prime Minister on a west coast pipeline deal expected to attract hundreds of billions in new investment (see more), while her discussion with Poilievre focused on a shared commitment to affordability and job creation (see more). The Premier also took the stage at the Canada Strong & Free Conference to highlight Alberta’s role as a global energy leader. You can see more on that below. |
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| Premier Smith spoke with Forbes about Alberta’s massive oil and gas reserves and our commitment to doubling production over the next decade. Highlighting Alberta as a reliable energy partner, the Premier detailed efforts to expand pipeline capacity to the United States and Asia to supply global markets. Read more. |
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| Finance Minister Nate Horner wrote a column in the National Post contrasting Alberta’s disciplined Heritage Savings Trust Fund with Ottawa’s newly announced Canada Strong Fund. Horner noted the federal model is relying on borrowing to meet short-term political goals, whereas Alberta is reinvesting earnings to grow our fund to $250 billion by 2050. Read more. |
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| Premier Smith joined CTV while in Ottawa to discuss the progress made with on a new west coast pipeline deal. She noted that an agreement is very close, which will provide the energy industry with the certainty required to attract hundreds of billions in new investment. Watch here. |
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| Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen announced a new mutual aid program providing municipalities with funding for immediate wildfire response. With over 550 firefighters hired and night vision and hoist equipped helicopters secured, Alberta is fully prepared to tackle the 2026 wildfire season without straining local budgets. Read more. |
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| Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis announced a major investment to launch Western Canada’s first provincial forensic DNA laboratory. Located in Sherwood Park, this facility will eliminate federal backlogs, reduce testing costs by up to 40 per cent, and provide police with the faster turnaround times needed to solve crimes. Read more. |
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| Bruce McAllister is joined by several ministers on this week’s Alberta Update to discuss key provincial issues. Minister Todd Loewen covers wildfire preparation, Minister Grant Hunter updates on flood monitoring, Minister Mike Ellis discusses the new provincial DNA lab, and Minister Mickey Amery outlines a new website for the fall constitutional referendum. Watch here. |
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| Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Grant Hunter is pushing back against a federal nature strategy that would impose unconstitutional land use restrictions on the province. Highlighting that nearly 60 per cent of provincial lands are already protected, Hunter emphasized that the federal initiative ignores Alberta’s proven working landscapes that successfully balance conservation with sustainable agriculture. Read more. |
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| Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen is drafting legislation requiring municipalities to prove the impact on traffic and businesses before removing driving or parking lanes for bike lanes. The law will also require cities to justify existing cycle tracks with hard ridership data, ensuring roadways expand capacity rather than restrict it. Read more. |
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| Premier Smith spoke at the Canada Strong and Free Conference in Ottawa to highlight Alberta’s booming economy and our government’s commitment to conservative principles. During a question and answer session with Jasmine Laine, the Premier expressed renewed confidence in securing a west coast pipeline deal that will unlock tens of billions in investment. She also emphasized the importance of realistic energy policies, noting that traditional resources remain essential for reliable power and global security. Watch here. |
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| Minister of Hospital and Surgical Services Matt Jones and Strathcona-Sherwood Park MLA Nate Glubish announced an investment to advance planning for a major expansion of the Strathcona Community Hospital. The project targets growing regional demand by adding up to 120 inpatient beds, new surgical suites, and integrated mental health supports. Read more. |
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