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59-427: Alberta provides its residents with an Alberta identification card. This card is produced by Service Alberta . The minimum age for this card to be issued is 12, but anyone under the age of 18 requires parental consent. Alberta does not produce an enhanced card for non-drivers. British Columbia produces the B.C. identification card (BCID). The minimum age to apply for this card is 12 years of age, although people under

118-681: A Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1993 and economics in 1995. The university had a strong culture of conservative and progressive political activism and debate when Smith was a student. Her classmates included Ezra Levant ; Rob Anders ; Naheed Nenshi ; and Kevin Bosch, who became an adviser to prime ministers Paul Martin and Justin Trudeau . One of her classes was taught by former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed . The same class had Ian Brodie, who became chief of staff for Prime Minister Stephen Harper , as

177-514: A strikebreaker writer for the paper, at that time owned by Conrad Black . Her columns included coverage of city hall and health reform, but also ventured into other topics. In 2003, she wrote a column supporting the legalization of sex work and proposed the creation of a red-light district in Calgary. That same year, she also wrote an article titled "Anti-smoking lobby does more harm than good", in which she stated that smoking cigarettes can "reduce

236-681: A by-election in the riding of Calgary-Glenmore . His win meant he was one of four in the Wildrose caucus; by the time Smith was elected leader on October 17, 2009, support for the party had quadrupled since the 2008 election. After Smith was elected leader, support for the Wildrose Party continued to grow. Smith convinced three PCs who served in government to cross the floor to join the Wildrose Party: Rob Anderson and Heather Forsyth , and later Guy Boutiller . In early 2011, she

295-570: A former executive producer with Sun Media . In 2004, Smith was named one of Calgary's "Top 40 Under 40". In September 2006, she co-hosted the Calgary Congress, a national assembly of citizens and economic and constitutional specialists to consider basic federal reforms for Canada. Smith was hired by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business in 2006, becoming a provincial director for Alberta. While employed here, she coauthored

354-506: A forward-looking policy platform for the next election. After Redford left politics in the spring of 2014 due to allegations of corruption, Smith's Wildrose party was initially the major beneficiary. However, this momentum stalled when former federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice became PC leader and premier. Under Prentice, the PCs swept four by-elections in October. Smith was dealt a second blow at

413-684: A mandatory leadership review by UCP membership with 91.5% of the vote. Smith has been described as " libertarian on moral issues " by The Globe and Mail in 2012, a "populist Conservative" by Politico in 2023, and as "far-right" by The New York Times in 2023. In a 2023 interview with the Calgary Sun , she self-identified as a "caring conservative". Smith shared a mentor, political scientist Tom Flanagan , with former Reform Party leader Preston Manning and former prime minister Stephen Harper . She has an affinity towards Manning's movement and Harper's government. Smith distanced herself and

472-651: A member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). It is the provincial equivalent to the federal Cabinet of Canada . Executive councillors are styled "the Honourable". A change was made to the protocol in 2022 and former members who were living on February 6, 2022 (the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II ) are now honorary members of the council and are styled "the Honourable" for life (unless removed from membership for an indictable offence). Members and honorary members use

531-459: A paper called "Achieving Eco-prosperity" Smith supported Ted Morton in the 2006 PC leadership election . Morton lost to Ed Stelmach , and Smith became increasingly disillusioned with what she said were Stelmach's "free-spending ways". Smith cited the 2008 provincial budget as a turning point where she determined that Stelmach's government had 'lost its way'. Smith quit the PC party in 2009 and joined

590-619: A paper called "Environmental Indicators for Canada and the United States" with Boris DeWiel, Steven F. Hayward , and Laura Jones - which sought to "separate the facts from alarmist misinformation," and "bring balance to the environmental debate". The report argued that "contrary to public opinion, in most instances objectives for protecting human health and the environment are being met, pollution and wastes are being controlled, and resources and land are being sustainably and effectively managed". Flanagan later became her campaign manager during

649-558: A photo ID for non-drivers, issued through Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI). There is a $ 15 fee for the production of this card. In 2012 NWT began issuing the Northwest Territories general identification card In 2008 Nunavut began issuing general identification cards. Yukon Territory introduced the Yukon general identification card in October 2010, while also upgrading the security features of Yukon driving licences. The fee

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708-563: A talk radio program on CHQR in Calgary . On January 11, 2021, she announced that she was leaving her talk show and Twitter , citing attacks from Twitter trolls , effective February 19, 2021. In July 2021, Smith wrote an opinion article supporting Jason Kenney's referendum on equalization payments , held on October 18, 2021. In June 2019, Smith registered as a lobbyist for the Alberta Enterprise Group , an association where Smith

767-510: A teachers' aide. It was at the University of Calgary where she met Tom Flanagan , a conservative political activist and advisor, who was a professor in the political science department while Smith studied economics. Flanagan became a mentor for Smith. In 1996, Flanagan recommended Smith for a one-year public policy internship with the Fraser Institute . During her time here, she coauthored

826-551: Is $ 25 for five years. Prior to these cards, non-drivers used a territorial liquor card. Service Alberta The Executive Council of Alberta (the Cabinet ) is a body of ministers of the Crown in right of Alberta , who along with the lieutenant governor , exercises the powers of the Government of Alberta . Ministers are selected by the premier and typically (but not always) sit as

885-402: Is a $ 20 fee for five years. New Brunswick produces a photo ID card for non-drivers for a $ 48 fee, or $ 15 for a replacement. The card expires after four years. Newfoundland and Labrador produces photo identification cards . The fee is $ 25 for five years. The province does not produce an enhanced ID card. As of February 2017, all driver's licences and provincial identification cards conform to

944-519: Is an oilfield consultant and previously a board member for the Wildrose Party . She is named after the song Marlena by The Four Seasons . Growing up, her family lived in subsidized housing . As a student she worked at McDonald's , at a bingo parlour and at restaurants bussing tables. Smith described her parents as "reliably conservative" in an interview with the National Post . When Smith

1003-468: Is no corresponding enhanced photo card as the EDL program is being phased out as of June 2019. Prince Edward Island produces the voluntary ID for residents of PEI who do not drive. These cards are produced by Access PEI. As of 2023, Quebec does not have a photo card for non-drivers. Residents may use their Quebec health insurance cards as ID, however, as they contain photos. [1] [2] . Saskatchewan produces

1062-545: The Alberta Sovereignty Act , which seeks to protect Alberta from federal policies it deems are detrimental to the province. Smith's government has also began the process of withdrawing Alberta from the Canada Pension Plan to create a pension plan exclusive to the province's residents. Marlaina Danielle Smith was born in Calgary on April 1, 1971, and is the second of five children. Her father Doug Smith,

1121-495: The 2012 Alberta general election . She was active in the campus Progressive Conservatives and was eventually elected president of the club. She also became involved in political campaigning and met her first husband, Sean McKinsley. After graduating with an English major, Smith briefly lived in Vancouver where she worked as a waitress and as an extra in movie and TV productions. In 1998, Smith entered politics when she ran for

1180-593: The Alberta Human Rights Act ; alluding to COVID-19 vaccine mandates , she said that they have been "the most discriminated against group that I've ever witnessed in my lifetime", had "faced the most restrictions on their freedoms in the last year", and that "we are not going to create a segregated society on the basis of a medical choice". The remarks faced criticism for alleged trivialization of discrimination faced by minority groups, for which Smith did not apologize. On October 24, Smith pulled Alberta from

1239-652: The National Post , Hunsperger and Leech's extreme views, as well as Smith's refusal to condemn them, cost her a chance of unseating Redford. Ultimately, Wildrose was denied victory mainly because it was unable to get any foothold in the urban areas. It won only two seats in Calgary and was completely shut out in Edmonton. In appraising the election results at the Wildrose 2012 annual general meeting, Smith advocated freezing out candidates who cannot respectfully communicate their views in future elections. Smith asked members to adopt

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1298-558: The Wildrose Alliance . The Tories sent MLA Rob Anderson , one of the more fiscally conservative members of their caucus, to talk Smith out of it. Years later, Smith recalled that Anderson told her that despite the Tories' reckless spending and unwillingness to listen to the backbench, they were the only credible centre-right party in the province. Smith refused to stay, saying that there was no hope of restoring Alberta to fiscal sanity under

1357-724: The World Economic Forum Global Coalition for Value in Healthcare, saying that she would not "work with a group that talks about controlling governments." "I find it distasteful when billionaires brag about how much control they have over political leaders," she said. As Smith was not a member of the Legislative Assembly when she became premier, she ran in a by-election for the southern Alberta seat of Brooks-Medicine Hat on November 8, 2022. The incumbent, fellow UCP MLA Michaela Frey , resigned soon after Smith

1416-406: The post-nominal letters "ECA". The executive powers in the province lie with the lieutenant governor and are exercised on the advice of the premier of Alberta and Executive Council of Alberta. The lieutenant governor is restricted by custom and constitutional convention . The Lieutenant Governor performs constitutional, ceremonial and social duties. The current premier is Danielle Smith , who

1475-594: The 19th premier of Alberta and leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP) since October 2022. Smith attended the University of Calgary and earned degrees in English and economics. After briefly serving as a trustee for the Calgary Board of Education , she worked as a journalist in print, radio and television, during which she shared opinions on politics and healthcare. During this time she also worked as

1534-677: The Alberta Property Rights Initiative and the Canadian Property Rights Research Institute. During her time at the Canadian Property Rights Research Institute, she coauthored a paper on endangered species. After her time as a school board trustee Smith joined the Calgary Herald as a columnist with the editorial board. During the 1999–2000 writers' strike at the Herald , she crossed the picket line as

1593-520: The Governor-in-Council. Other members of the Cabinet, who advise, or minister to, the vice-regal representative, are selected by the premier and appointed by the lieutenant governor. Most cabinet ministers are the head of a ministry , but this is not always the case. In the construct of constitutional monarchy and responsible government , the ministerial advice tendered is typically binding (although

1652-636: The May 2023 Alberta general election , Smith led the UCP to a second consecutive majority government , albeit with a reduced majority, defeating the New Democratic Party led by Rachel Notley . The election campaign was close and one of the fiercest in Alberta's history. Smith was re-elected in her riding. Although the UCP's share of the vote only declined slightly (from 55% to 53%), the opposition vote coalesced behind

1711-488: The NDP, which resulted in a loss of eleven seats for the UCP. Notably, the UCP came in second place in Calgary, which had been a power base for the centre-right in Alberta for years, and failed to win any seats in Edmonton. However, the UCP won all but four seats outside Edmonton and Calgary. Smith thus became the third woman to lead a party to a win in an Alberta general election, after Redford and Notley. In November 2024, Smith won

1770-514: The Opposition until 2014, when she resigned to join the governing Progressive Conservatives (PCs). Smith was defeated in her bid for the PC nomination in Highwood for the 2015 election . Between 2015 and 2022, Smith worked in talk radio and served as the president of the Alberta Enterprise Group . Upon Premier Jason Kenney 's resignation announcement on May 18, 2022, Smith announced her campaign in

1829-543: The Progressive Conservative nomination in Highwood for the next election . Smith was defeated in her bid for the PC nomination in Highwood by Okotoks Councillor Carrie Fischer on March 28, 2015. Smith's defeat was attributed to her floor-crossing which angered many in her riding. Fischer then lost to Wildrose candidate Wayne Anderson in the general election. In the intervening period, Smith went on to host

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1888-474: The Progressive Conservatives due to Smith's defence of two Wildrose candidates who had made controversial remarks. Allan Hunsperger, running in an Edmonton riding, had written a blog post claiming that gays would end up in a "lake of fire" if they did not renounce their lifestyle. Ron Leech had claimed he would have a leg up on the competition in his Calgary riding because he was white. According to

1947-412: The Tories, and that the Wildrose was the only credible chance at electing a fiscally conservative government. As far as she was concerned, she told Anderson, "This (Tory) government is beyond redemption. It's out of control." Later that year, Smith was recruited by Wildrose officials to run for the leadership of the party. During the course of the leadership campaign outgoing leader Paul Hinman won in

2006-490: The United Conservative Party leadership election . On October 6, Smith won the leadership on the sixth count. She was sworn in as premier on October 11 and became MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat on November 8, 2022. She led the UCP to re-election as a majority government in the 2023 general election . Smith's policies have primarily focused on extending Albertan provincial autonomy. In 2022, her government passed

2065-489: The Wildrose Party from Flanagan in February 2013, after he made controversial remarks over child pornography. She is pro-choice and supports same-sex marriage . While she was a columnist with the Calgary Herald , she argued in favour of legalizing sex work . During her UCP leadership campaign in 2022, Smith gave alternatives to in order to allow transgender athletes to compete in preferred gender categories . While she

2124-508: The Wildrose annual general meeting, when an anti-discrimination resolution that she strongly supported was voted down while she was out of the room. On December 17, 2014, Smith announced that she, deputy leader Rob Anderson , and seven other Wildrose MLAs were crossing the floor to join the PCs . Smith had criticized two other Wildrose MLAs for defecting to the PCs a month earlier; she had publicly stated that "there'll be no more floor crossings." It

2183-472: The administration of justice. Smith had previously promised pardons for those guilty of COVID-19 violations and indicated she was in regular contact with Crown prosecutors. In May 2023 the ethics commissioner found that Smith had contravened the Conflict of Interest Act by discussing criminal charges against Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski with the justice minister Tyler Shandro and with Pawlowski himself. In

2242-601: The age of 19 require parental consent. Production of these cards is administered by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia , the same office as BC driver's licences. There is a $ 35 fee for five years, unless a valid drivers licence is exchanged. British Columbia produced an enhanced ID card to be used as proof of citizenship at land borders. Manitoba produces both a Manitoba identification card and Manitoba enhanced identification card for non-drivers. These cards are issued by Manitoba Public Insurance , and there

2301-573: The board of trustees of the Calgary Board of Education . She won, but less than a year later, the chairwoman complained that the board had become dysfunctional. In response, the provincial Minister of Learning, Lyle Oberg , dismissed the entire board after 11 months into their term. Years later, Smith said she had been far too strident during her tenure as a board trustee and said the experience taught her to be more tolerant of those with whom she disagreed. Subsequently, Smith pursued work as an advocate for ranchers, farmers and other rural landowners with

2360-465: The director of provincial affairs for Alberta with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business . She entered provincial politics in 2009, becoming the leader of the Wildrose Party . Smith contributed to the growth of the party, which formed the Official Opposition after the 2012 election . Smith won a seat in the Legislative Assembly for Highwood in that election, and served as leader of

2419-509: The enhanced security measures. In July 2011, the Government of Ontario introduced the Ontario photo card for Ontarians who do not hold a valid Ontario driver's licence. The fee is $ 35 for five years. As of May 2012, more than 40,000 cards are in circulation. It is offered at 85 ServiceOntario locations. As of 2012, although the Ontario government has produced an enhanced driver's licence, there

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2478-448: The government and really take down the premier. I don't want to take down this premier. I want this premier to succeed." Several weeks after Smith joined the Progressive Conservatives, in a Facebook post, she apologized for the anger caused by her move and for not consulting with Albertans before making the decision. At the same time, she stood by her decision to "unify conservatives" in the province, and indicated that she intended to seek

2537-530: The leadership race criticized the act. Jason Kenney described it as a "full-frontal attack on the rule of law", as well as a step towards separation and a " banana republic ". On October 6, Smith won the UCP leadership vote with 53.77% of the vote on the sixth count—the contest was conducted using instant-runoff voting —to become the premier-designate. She was sworn in as the 19th premier and minister of Intergovernmental Relations on October 11. Preceded by Herbert Greenfield and William Aberhart in this regard, she

2596-468: The light of new evidence". She stated that "most employers have made the responsible decision to not discriminate against their workers", and for people to inform their MLAs "If there is still discrimination". In December 2022 the legislature passed the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act . In May 2023 as wildfires swept the province and a state of emergency because of wildfires

2655-655: The province since 1971, the second-longest unbroken run in government at the provincial level. The Wildrose Party won 17 seats on 34.3% of the popular vote, and took over Official Opposition status from the Alberta Liberal Party . Smith was elected to the Legislature from Highwood , just south of Calgary, on the same day, defeating John Barlow , editor of the Okotoks Western Wheel . Political pundits suggested Wildrose lost their early polling lead over

2714-606: The race to replace Kenney according to internal polling released to the Calgary Sun. Smith's central policy was to enact what she called the Alberta Sovereignty Act if she became premier. The proposal argued for more autonomy for Alberta in Confederation and called on the provincial legislature to make determinations on when to ignore federal legislation infringing upon Alberta's jurisdiction. Six of Smith's opponents in

2773-421: The risk of disease". She then went on to succeed Charles Adler as host of the national current affairs program Global Sunday , a Sunday-afternoon interview show on Global Television . She also hosted two talk radio programs focused on health policy and property rights . She met her second husband, David Moretta, who was an executive producer with Global Television at the time and would go on to be

2832-404: The royal prerogative belongs to the Crown, not to any of the ministers) and ministers account to the legislature for their portfolios. The current cabinet has been in place since June 9, 2023. Danielle Smith Marlaina Danielle Smith ECA MLA (born April 1, 1971) is a Canadian politician, former lobbyist, and former columnist and media personality who has been serving as

2891-404: The vote. In late-November 2022, Smith withdrew her plan to introduce a bill that would add unvaccinated individuals as a protected class under the Alberta Human Rights Act ; Smith continued to promote an intent for herself and her ministers to contact businesses and organizations that were still "discriminating" via COVID-19 vaccine mandates and ask them to "reconsider their vaccination policy in

2950-561: Was a grade 8 student, she said she came home praising a teacher who spoke positively about communism , and her father argued otherwise. Smith said she had family in Ukraine, which was part of the Soviet Union at the time. "Then he realized we needed to talk a lot more around the dinner table," Smith told The Canadian Press in 2014. She is also a past member of the Girl Guides of Canada and

3009-447: Was also the president. At that time Smith lobbied the provincial government on behalf of industry for the RStar program. On May 18, 2022, Smith announced that she was launching a campaign to seek the leadership of the United Conservative Party of Alberta , after the resignation of sitting premier and UCP leader Jason Kenney. Smith was perceived to be the frontrunner among party members in

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3068-628: Was declared by the province, Smith was asked about the UCP government's cuts to the firefighting budget. Between 10 and 20 per cent of the watchtowers by the 2019 budget, and the Aerial Rapattack fire service team was terminated. The firefighting budget was slashed from $ 130 million in 2018-19 to $ 100 million in 2023-24 and the contingency fund for “wildfire fighting” was treated as a political football. The Alberta ethics commissioner started investigating Smith in April 2023 for her alleged interference with

3127-469: Was elected leader and premier, and had encouraged Smith to run. Longstanding convention in Westminster systems when the leader of the governing party is not a member of the legislature to either hold a general election or a by-election, often caused by a sitting member in a safe seat resigning in order to allow the newly elected leader a chance to enter the legislature. Smith won the by-election, with 54.5% of

3186-460: Was featured in a 2013 museum exhibit about prominent Girl Guides at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. She is an admirer of Ayn Rand , John Locke and Margaret Thatcher . She is a fan of the young-adult fantasy novel Eragon by Christopher Paolini , and once considered becoming a novelist in the science fiction and fantasy genres. Smith attended the University of Calgary and earned

3245-491: Was featured in an episode of CBC Television 's Make the Politician Work . For most of the time before the 2012 provincial election , it appeared that Smith was poised to become the first woman to lead a party to victory in an Alberta election. Numerous polls indicated that the Wildrose Party could defeat the governing Progressive Conservatives, who were also led by a woman, Premier Alison Redford . The PCs had governed

3304-435: Was later revealed, however, that Smith and Prentice had been in talks about a possible merger for several months. Smith said that several conversations with Prentice revealed that they shared much common ground, particularly on fiscal issues. Ultimately, she concluded that it made little sense for her to continue in opposition. "If you're going to be the official Opposition leader," she said, "you have to really want to take down

3363-418: Was leader of the Wildrose Party, Smith supported conscience rights legislation for health care workers and opposed publicly funding gender-affirming surgeries . In February 2024, Smith announced changes towards Alberta's transgender and LGBTQ+-related policies, including the banning of gender reassignment surgeries for those 17 and under (including the banning of puberty blockers for those 15 and under),

3422-449: Was sworn in as the 19th premier on October 11, 2022. The Executive Council of Alberta is similar in structure and role to the Cabinet of Canada . As federal and provincial responsibilities differ there are a number of different portfolios between the federal and provincial governments. The lieutenant Governor , as representative of the King of Canada , heads the council, and is referred to as

3481-495: Was the just the last in a series of persons who have ascended to the premier's position without holding a seat in the legislature. Smith's campaign ran a deficit of $ 26,792 after spending $ 1,389,829 on her successful campaign. After being sworn in as premier, Smith said that she would not impose any further measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta . She also said that people who are unvaccinated should be protected under

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