Danielle Smith is in the news as Alberta’s premier, navigating tensions over separatism and energy policies. Born in Calgary, she’s a former lobbyist and media personality.
As of February 5, 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is steering Canada to diversify trade away from the US amid President Trump's tariffs and sovereignty threats. Meanwhile, US officials have met multiple times with Alberta separatists seeking independence, sparking Canadian leaders' warnings. Carney aims to boost electric vehicle production and maintain Canadian sovereignty amid escalating US-Canada tensions.