Danielle Smith FIGHTS for all Canadian exports in Washington, D.C.
Premier Danielle Smith fights for all Canadian exports—not just oil and gas. What a difference from the selfish, destructive approach by Justin Trudeau—and other premiers.
I’m in Washington, D.C., where I just met with Premier Danielle Smith for an exclusive interview. She’s here making a full-court press, trying to convince the incoming Trump administration to call off their proposed tariffs on Canadian exports.
By the way, she’s fighting for all Canadian exports—not just oil and gas. She’s fighting for Ontario’s auto makers and B.C. miners, too.
What a difference from the selfish, destructive approach by Justin Trudeau—and other provincial premiers, by the way.
In a shocking proposal, Trudeau suggested that Alberta’s oil patch be made the "sacrifice community" by shutting down Alberta oil exports to the U.S. What a weird, self-destructive response to Trump.
Trudeau really is an awful negotiator. None of this would be necessary, if he had stopped allowing hard drugs and illegal migrants to cross our border into the U.S.
Trudeau literally prefers a trade war to fixing our borders. He wants this fight. And he wants Alberta to pay the price.
Danielle Smith says she's "very concerned" by the leadership vacuum created by Trudeau's 'resignation.'
— Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) January 13, 2025
The premier calls for an immediate election so a new leader can engage with the incoming Trump administration as tariffs loom. pic.twitter.com/JkcTCNO9Bs
It’s unthinkable that Trudeau would threaten any other Canadian industry this way. But like his father Pierre Trudeau, who brought in the National Energy Program, Justin Trudeau has always hated Alberta and the oil industry. (The NEP devastated the oil industry and more than tripled unemployment in Alberta.)
In his final, pitiful weeks as prime minister, Trudeau is using Trump as an excuse to take one last run at Alberta.
By the way, at Rebel News, we’re fighting back. We’ve launched a campaign called “Hands Off Alberta”. Just yesterday we debuted our beautiful billboard truck with that message, driving around Ottawa, collecting petition signatures at www.HandsOffAlberta.com.
I’ll have more news tomorrow—we’ll find out what Trump does, and what Canada’s response will be, and what Premier Smith will do.

Ezra Levant
Rebel Commander
Ezra Levant is the founder and owner of Rebel News and the host of The Ezra Levant Show. He is the author of multiple best-selling books, including Ethical Oil, The Libranos, China Virus, and most recently, Trudeau's Secret Plan.

COMMENTS
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Bernhard Jatzeck commented 2025-01-20 20:25:43 -0500Imagine where Alberta would be today if Jason Kenney had remained premier. The UCP was right to fire him.
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Paul Scofield commented 2025-01-20 07:45:58 -0500Articulate and wise. My first real first-hand “hearing” from Premier Smith here in the States. Very impressive.
I hope for my Canadian friends that Alberta does not again become the golder goose to fund Ottowa’s madness. Should that come to pass, and should the citizens of Alberta get permanently fed up, they would find an cordial welcome from America. -
Jerrold Lundgard commented 2025-01-20 07:02:44 -0500Where is the CBC News , Global News, CTV News interview with Danielle Smith?
How can the mainstream media let independent news scoop this revelation?
Is there a link to this video that is not censured by social media?
Why is Danielle Smith from Alberta doing more for all Canadians than the Federal government?
Once more Alberta does the heavy lifting for the benefit of Canada. -
Jerrold Lundgard commented 2025-01-20 06:49:02 -0500Ms Smith does more for Canada than the entire Liberal government and associated bureaucracy
Sell the CBC infrastructure to Rebel news for $1….. -
James Hayes commented 2025-01-20 05:26:37 -0500I would compare this lady to DeSantis, she is the opposite of a certain little man with a Napoleon complex who would gladly see the country in ruination to please his masters. Good luck Canada !
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Russ Hall commented 2025-01-20 01:05:01 -0500Love this! Now Canada needs an election!
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Wayne Currie commented 2025-01-19 22:50:47 -0500So refreshing to see an interview with a REAL politician who embraces diplomacy as the essential tool in the world of realpolitik.
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Lida Kocis commented 2025-01-19 21:52:24 -0500We need more politicians like her!
Amazing interview! -
Evan Gilboord commented 2025-01-19 20:21:37 -0500Great interview!