Premier Danielle Smith was overcome with emotion as she launched into speech at an online forum Saturday, tearfully relaying painful losses some Albertans have shared with her as she works to address grievances with Ottawa that have led to the Oct. 19 referendum question of separation from the country.
The Premier fought back tears Saturday at an online forum on Alberta’s place in Canada.
Danielle Smith said many Albertans feel unheard by Ottawa, and that she, her government and her party support remaining in Canada. pic.twitter.com/PN6Okoivfn
— YEGWAVE (@yegwave) September 19, 2026
