Something unprecedented is happening in Alberta, and it’s sending shockwaves straight to Ottawa. Premier Danielle Smith has drawn a firm line in the sand, taking a bold stand against what she calls unwarranted interference in her province’s affairs. Her target? A powerful figure with deep global connections and a history of pushing policies that many Albertans see as a direct threat to their way of life.

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(00:00) something unprecedented is happening in Alberta and it’s sending shock waves straight to Ottawa Premier Danielle Smith has drawn a firm Line in the Sand taking a bold stand against what she calls unwarranted interference in her province’s Affairs her Target a powerful figure with deep Global Connections and a history of pushing policies that many albertans see as a direct threat to their way of life in a move that is sure to ignite Fierce debate Smith is tightening Alberta’s defenses against external meddling in shrining new
(00:24) protections to safeguard the province’s most valuable industry this isn’t just about politics it’s about survival with new leadership in Ottawa that many believe is even more hostile to Alberta’s energy sector than the last Smith is making it Crystal Clear Alberta will not be upon Pawn in someone else’s game so who has she officially barred from interfering in Alberta and what does this mean for the province’s future the answer is as shocking as it is necessary welcome back to Street politics Canada Alberta Premier Danielle
(00:49) Smith is taking decisive action to protect her Province from federal overreach a move that should be applauded by all who value provincial autonomy and economic Prosperity the recent amendments to Alberta’s critical infrastructure defense act serve as a necessary firewall against the meddling of Ottawa bureaucrats particularly under the leadership of new prime minister Mark Carney Smith’s commitment to shielding Alberta’s energy sector from federal interference reaffirms her dedication to ensuring that Alberton not
(01:13) distant politicians in Ottawa determine the future of their resources and economy the Amendments will classify oil and gas production sites as well as facilities housing emissions data as essential infrastructure this is a crucial step in defending Alberta’s economic engine from arbitrary Federal policies designed to strangle the energy sector under Justin Trudeau we saw repeated assaults on Alberta’s oil and gas industry from carbon taxes to Draconian emissions caps Carney a longtime champion of globalist climate
(01:38) policies represents more of the same if not worse Smith’s proactive stance is a clear message to Ottawa Alberta will not be bullied we are announcing that government will introduce amendments to the critical infrastructure Defense Act to protect essential infrastructure which in turn protects Alberta’s economy and its people some amendments are focused on the southern border earlier this year we created a 2 km deep Zone in Alberta side of the Canada US border and deployed the interdiction Patrol team to secure it
(02:09) now we’re moving that that zone into the critical infrastructure Defense Act so the definition of essential infrastructure is listed in one place alone this would be just a bit of legislative housekeeping but the Amendments don’t stop there they also designate oil and gas production sites and Facilities where emissions data and records are held as essential infrastructure Ure this amendment to the critical infrastructure Defense Act provides an extra tool to safeguard essential infrastructure from interference and that includes
(02:38) interference from Ottawa I would certainly hope that the new prime minister has taken the time to read our Constitution and I would direct him to pay specific attention to section 992a which gives the province not the federal government the exclusive jurisdiction over non-renewable natural resource development Alberta will continue in its pursuit of doubling our oil and gas production to meet the growing global demand for energy and we will not let Ottawa stand in our way we will not tolerate The Continuous unconstitutional
(03:06) overreaches made by the federal liberal government measures like the emissions cap The Net Zero electricity RS The Net Zero electric vehicle mandate and the energy industry advertising ban must be stopped now and make no mistake Alberta will do whatever it takes to Shield our economy from the Liberals growth killing lunacy these amendments we’re introducing today would include denying federal workers access to our facilities and the information they contain I will continue to fiercely and unapologetically stand up for albertans
(03:37) and defend the best interest of our Province our economy and our industry by enshrining greenhouse gas emissions data as exclusive provincial property Smith is ensuring that Alberta retains control over its own environmental regulations the Liberals have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to manipulate environmental concerns as a means of exerting control over the West their so-called emissions cap is nothing more than a backdoor method of shutting down Alberta’s most vital indust Smith’s firm rejection of this interference is
(04:02) an act of economic self-defense the liberal government’s history of imposing Federal mandates on resourcer provinces is well documented the Saskatchewan trespassing incident where federal workers were caught unlawfully collecting water samples on private land was a blatant example of ottawa’s disregard for provincial Authority Smith’s amendments ensure that similar intrusions will not occur in Alberta by blocking Federal officials from unauthorized access to provincial facilities she’s taking a stand for property rights and responsible
(04:26) governance this ongoing tariff dispute has proven now now more than ever that Canada must build big and build fast to reach new Global markets for export Canadians and politicians from across the country are calling for new pipelines to be built East West and North to secure our future and end our Reliance Upon Our Southern trading partner however if the new prime minister wants to resume an old fight well we will we’ll fight tooth and nail because if we can’t make these decisions and build then it’s so obvious when it’s
(04:58) so obviously in the National interest then what kind of an economic future does Canada have today’s amendments are a warning but they are also an invitation to AWA let’s talk let’s rise to the occasion let’s use Canada’s riches to protect our nation so Canada is is facing unprecedented threat to its economy potentially serve sovereignty from the United States and I wonder if you would explain why it was a priority to add measures to prevent Canadian federal government inspectors uh to conduct emission cap uh inspections or
(05:29) to collect data well it’s it’s both we have had two issues that have emerged um in since December so the uh Alberta sovereignty within the United Canada Act we already signaled that we would be moving in this direction because the federal government has not taken their threat of an emissions cap off the table this is the mechanism to be able to address that problem at the same time we have the issue with the border that needs to be addressed and uh in a separate press conference we announced that we were creating this 2 kilometer
(05:58) Zone both of them are going to be protected under the critical infrastructure Defense Act when you’re opening a bill you make both changes at the same time that’s the reason but but why this I mean you know it’s the threats are coming from you know the tariffs right that is the biggest threat that’s what a lot of people are worried about yet you’re focusing some of your energies on the federal government the biggest threat why is that well because the biggest threat to the Alberta economy has been the past 10 years of
(06:21) liberal government that canceled 176 billion dollars worth of investment we um uh continue to face threats whether it’s tanker ban off the West Coast bill c69 which has still not been passed net zero power rigs Net Zero cars Net Zero buildings methan caps emissions caps uh if they continue doing that it’ll Crush our economy so I would say that we Face a dual threat yes we have to deal with the the tariffs but we also equally have to deal with a a federal liberal government that has tried to crush our economy for the past 10 years and we’re
(06:52) just not going to let them do that anymore especially now that we’re seeing an unprecedented interest in trying to get uh pipeline built uh East West and north and so this is our signal to the federal government especially since even with the new prime minister still seems to be very enthusiastic about taking over our tier program and Emissions caps and carbon pricing and what that would mean we’re just letting him know this is uh our business n section 992a of the Constitution gives us the right to manage our resources and we’re going to
(07:21) assert that that includes the emission data that comes from those resources and the installations that we manage Mark Carney a former Central Banker with with a track record of prioritizing International climate agendas over Canadian Prosperity is the last person albertans should trust with their future his tenure at the Bank of Canada and the bank of England showcased his preference for policies that benefit Global Elites while burdening everyday Canadians now as prime minister he is poised to carry on Trudeau’s Legacy of Economic
(07:47) mismanagement and anti- Alberta policies Smith’s warning to Carney is both necessary and Justified Carney would do well to heed Smith’s reminder of section 992a of Canada’s Constitution which clearly places non-renewable resource development under provincial jurisdiction this provision exists to prevent precisely the kind of federal overreach that carne and the Liberals are attempting if Ottawa continues down this path Alberta has every right to fight back using all constitutional means available Smith’s commitment to
(08:13) this legal and political battle underscores her leadership and dedication to protecting Alberta’s future uh we respect the United States we respect president Trump president Trump uh is uh has put some very important issues at the top of his agenda we understand his agenda we understand the importance of addressing the the scourge of fentanyl which is a challenge here in Canada as well as United States and I would say that the measures that have been put in place in recent weeks in Canada uh and Mexico uh also the United States uh means that we
(08:45) are making tremendous progress I’ll speak specifically for can against fentanyl we understand the importance president Trump places on American workers and American jobs the federal government’s dismissive response to Smith’s stance only reinforces the notion that Ottawa is out of touch with the economic iic realities of western Canada by calling Smith’s efforts political theater the Liberals are attempting to downplay the very real economic and constitutional issues at stake their rhetoric ignores the fact that Alberta’s energy sector provides
(09:11) thousands of jobs and billions in economic activity not just for Alberta but for the entire country Smith’s approach is not about division it is about ensuring fair treatment and respect for provincial rights Alberta’s establishment of a 2 kilometer deep critical border zone is another strategic move that bolsters the province’s ability to defend its interests this physical buffer ensures that Federal officials cannot simply Walt into Alberta’s energy sites under the guise of regulatory oversight given ottawa’s track record of hostility
(09:37) toward Alberta’s resource sector such measures are not only Justified but long overdue Smith is demonstrating that Alberta will not be passive in the face of federal encroachment the broader issue here is one of economic sovereignty ottawa’s obsession with imposing its climate policies on Alberta is not about Environmental Protection it is about control the Liberals policies are designed to kneecap Alberta’s energy industry while propping up foreign energy producers who do not adhere to the same stringent regulations Smith’s
(10:03) amendments ensure that Alberta remains competitive and can continue to supply ethically produced energy to the world Smith’s willingness to challenge Ottawa stands in stark contrast to the weak need leadership seen in other provinces while some premieres choose to appease the federal government for political convenience Smith is fighting for her province’s rights her action should serve as an example for other provincial leaders who wish to protect their own industries from federal interference Alberta’s success under Smith’s
(10:26) leadership will demonstrate that provincial Defiance in the face of overread is not only possible but necessary the stakes could not be higher if carne is allowed to continue Trudeau’s agenda unchecked Alberta’s energy sector and by extension the entire Canadian economy will suffer Smith understands this and she’s taking preemptive action to ensure that Alberta’s Prosperity is not sacrificed at the altar of ottawa’s ideological Crusade it is imperative that Alberton stand behind her in this fight for economic freedom and provincial autonomy
(10:53) Danielle Smith’s amendments to the critical infrastructure Defense Act represent a bold and necessary move to secure Alberta’s Energy Future by pushing back against Federal overreach she is protecting jobs investment and economic growth in the province Mark Carney and the Liberals may wish to impose their will on Alberta but Smith has made it clear that she will not allow it this is the kind of leadership Canada needs more of principled strong and unafraid to stand up for what is right well that’s all for now do you
(11:17) think Mark Carney will listen to Alberta’s wishes and won’t interfere or will it be another copy of Justin Trudeau’s meddling techniques let us know what you think in the comments below and if you haven’t please subscribe and leave a like for this video your support helps us continue our work you can also follow us on Twitter where we post stuff we can’t post on YouTube you can find the link in the description below thanks again for your support and I will see you in the next one