Danielle Smith

Alberta and Ontario proposed a 3,300-kilometer pipeline to transport western Canadian oil eastward to Sarnia, Ontario, with potential future extension to Atlantic export terminals. The project faces challenges including financing, regulatory approvals, and Indigenous consultations, echoing the failure of a similar abandoned project in 2017. A feasibility study is planned, but the route, cost, and private-sector involvement remain undetermined.

Alberta and Ontario propose a 3,300-kilometer pipeline to transport western Canadian oil from Hardisty, Alberta, to Sarnia, Ontario, aiming to diversify exports beyond the U.S. The project faces challenges including financing and regulatory approvals, with a feasibility study planned. The pipeline could later extend to Canada’s Atlantic coast and is part of broader efforts to expand oil exports to Europe and Asia.

Alberta and Ontario propose a 3,300-kilometer pipeline to transport western Canadian oil to Sarnia, Ontario, with potential expansion to Canada’s Atlantic coast. The project faces challenges including financing and regulatory approvals, and follows the 2017 abandonment of a similar project called Energy East. Alberta also plans a taxpayer-subsidized Pacific Coast pipeline to boost Asian exports.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are scheduled to speak to reporters at 11 a.m. ET in Calgary. The event is set to take place from Calgary.

Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced an oil pipeline proposal to the West Coast, which a pollster believes could sway undecided voters in an upcoming separation referendum, though independence-supporting groups doubt its impact.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the northern British Columbia tanker ban will remain in place as Canada pursues an Alberta pipeline to the Pacific Coast. The pipeline aims to diversify oil exports beyond the U.S. and address separatist tensions in Alberta, with British Columbia and some First Nations opposing a northern route. Compensation for environmental risks will be provided if the pipeline is built in southern British Columbia.

Danielle Smith's government supported the Cowboys Music Festival's request for later weeknight curfews at the Calgary Stampede. City council made minimal changes to the curfew times.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada can achieve a 'win-win' with the U.S. by not panicking over President Trump's trade threats.

Alberta is proposing a 'General Corridor' for a pipeline to the West Coast. Premier Danielle Smith announced this during the Global Energy Show in Calgary.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to meet with her counterpart in Quebec City this week. Separatism and energy are potential topics of discussion.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet have formalized the wording of the separation question for October 19. The exact phrasing was confirmed through an order in council.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith claimed 700,000 residents signed petitions supporting a referendum on separation from Canada. CBC’s Fact Check team is investigating the validity and context of this claim.

Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith announced a referendum question on separatism during a press conference in Calgary on May 22, 2026, positioning it as a 'risky gamble.' The move highlights growing regional tensions within Canada.

Prime Minister Mark Carney answered journalists' questions in Ottawa following a tour of a homebuilding site. This marks his first public Q&A session since Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a potential referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada.

Alberta has announced a referendum on October 19 to explore a path toward independence, sparking political debate. Prime Minister Mark Carney advocates for unity, while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith supports remaining in Canada. The move has caused tension with separatists and business leaders, raising concerns about uncertainty in Canada’s energy sector.

Premiers from Canada's western provinces will meet in Kananaskis, Alberta, for a two-day gathering starting Monday. B.C. Premier David Eby and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith acknowledged potential awkwardness amid ongoing pipeline tensions.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends her plan to include a separatism referendum on the fall 2026 ballot. Hundreds of January 6 defendants seek funds from the controversial Anti-Weaponization Fund, while Stephen Colbert's departure raises questions about late-night TV's future.

Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Carney states that Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as Premier Danielle Smith announces a referendum on whether to hold a referendum on the province's potential separation from Canada. The statement represents federal efforts to emphasize Alberta's importance amid growing separatist sentiment in the province.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has proposed a new pipeline, details of which are yet to be disclosed. The proposal aims at improving the province's energy infrastructure. Further information on the project's scope and timeline is awaited.

Alberta separatists have collected enough signatures to trigger a referendum on leaving Canada, with almost 302,000 signatures submitted. The province's premier, Danielle Smith, has said she would move forward with the vote if enough names are gathered and verified. A 'yes' vote would not trigger independence automatically, as negotiations with the federal government would be required.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to speak about a referendum question she recently announced. The article indicates an upcoming address where she will provide details regarding the referendum initiative.