Smith defends sovereignty and trade stance at Medicine Hat conference
Premier Danielle Smith and a cabinet minister fielded questions on Alberta separation talk, U.S. trade tensions and healthcare during a stop in Medicine Hat.
Why it matters
The premier's public defense of her government's stance on separation talk, trade and healthcare touches on issues that directly affect Albertans across the province.
Premier Danielle Smith and Minister Wright appeared at a conference in Medicine Hat, where they addressed questions about Alberta sovereignty, Canada-U.S. trade relations and the state of the province's healthcare system.
Smith defended her government's approach on all three fronts, responding to concerns raised at the event about talk of Alberta separation, ongoing trade friction with the United States, and healthcare delivery in the province.
Further details of the specific commitments or policy positions outlined by Smith and Wright during the visit were not included in available reporting.
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