Whether it’s neglecting Alberta’s energy needs, imposing economically crippling policies, or cozying up to foreign leaders while ignoring domestic struggles, he’s managed to alienate half the country with astonishing ease.

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(00:00) you sound like a foreign minister or an ambassador yet you’re the premier of a province can I ask you is the federal government is Trudeau’s government is Melanie Jolie is Dominique LeBlanc are they deployed here is there anyone else working the rooms whether it’s neglecting Alberta’s energy needs imposing economically crippling policies or cozying up to foreign leaders while ignoring domestic struggles Trudeau managed to alienate half the country with astonishing ease but where Trudeau continues to flounder Danielle Smith has
(00:32) stepped in and Canadians are paying attention uh but I I think we have a very strong case to make about why Canada should get a car vote whatever strategy the the president has with regard to Terrace or the rest of the world Canada is unique Smith’s bold moves have resonated deeply with many especially in Alberta where her proactive stance on energy trade and autonomy is seen as a breath of fresh air with Canada so I’ve taken a bit of a departure I think from our our federal counterparts but I think it’s the right
(01:02) one I think that this is going to be the way that that we ensure that the relationship does not get damaged as the federal Liberals are going through their inner party turmoil her focus on fixing relationships with the US and advocating for strategic energy Independence has won her praise from those who feel Trudeau’s government has left Alberta out in the cold her supporters see her as the leader who’s willing to do the work Trudeau won’t like fostering real Partnerships with key players in the US Energy sector instead of spending his
(01:30) time perfecting his sound bites for Global audiences cre economy we buy more American Products than anyone else in the world and when you take out energy we actually have a trade surplus um the Americans have a trade surplus with Canada we buy more American goods and services from them than they buy from us so Danielle Smith recently made waves with her visit to Washington DC where she met with TC energy CEO franois barier this meeting wasn’t just a courtesy call it was a strategic move to strengthen ties with key players in the
(02:01) energy sector Smith focused on discussing how Alberta could play a bigger role in ensuring energy security for both Canada and the United States there but my view has always been if you’re going to be diplomatic lead with diplomacy lead with a relationship lead with common interests lead with talking about what the Americans benefit from their relationship with Canada her timing couldn’t have been better with Donald Trump’s return to the political Spotlight raising the possibility of a new US Administration that might prior
(02:29) prioritize energy independence by building these relationships now Smith is setting the stage for Alberta to become a major energy partner with the US Trudeau meanwhile seems to have missed the memo about collaboration preferring to focus on photo ops instead of fixing the energy mess he’s created they it was almost as if they um used uh Donald Trump as a punching bag against Pier paa for the last four years and then surprise all of a sudden at the table again a significant part of Smith’s strategy is her push for Canada
(03:00) to revisit projects like the energy East and Northern Gateway pipelines these pipelines if built would allow Canadian Oil to reach Eastern markets and reduce dependence on foreign oil imports particularly from Russia Smith pointed out that Central and Eastern Canadians may not realize they’ve been indirectly funding Russia by buying oil refined in other countries with tensions High over Russia’s actions in Ukraine this is a serious concern we have a liberal party in the middle of a race who are making political decisions for their own
(03:30) personal benefit and I think sacrificing the interest of Canada as a whole and it’s uh it’s it’s not acceptable which is why we need to have be down here representing an alternative view we think the responsible View and and we hope that it’s uh it results in an improved relationship and and benefits all of Canada I sense that Doug Ford might be willing to go to the polls with this as an issue Smith’s plan to expand pipeline infrastructure could help Canada achieve energy Independence while also supporting I I by providing a
(04:00) reliable and ethical oil supply Trudeau on the other hand has turned down similar opportunities before like supplying Europe with liquefied natural gas leaving Canada out of global conversations and making his government look out of touch with reality and we make friends on both sides of the aisle because you never know one year’s it might be Republican next year it might be Democrat you might see a change in the Congress partway through you have to be able to have friends so that you can you can make sure that your interests
(04:27) are going to be protected by making these bold moves Smith is addressing critical energy and security concerns that Trudeau’s government has either ignored or actively worsened her focus on building Partnerships with the US contrasts sharply with Trudeau’s tendency to sideline Alberta and treat energy issues as secondary to his personal political agenda instead of tackling Canada’s energy challenges headon Trudeau appears more interested in virtue signaling about climate policies that are poorly implemented and
(04:56) economically damaging it’s clear that while Smith is trying to lead Trudeau is just coasting along hoping no one notices the mess he’s leaving behind saying is that they’re not taking a Canada first approach they’re taking a liberal party first approach they’re they’re turning the uh the Americans and the Trump Administration into in particular into um into the bad guys so that they can campaign against uh against them for the for their own personal political benefit and that is not good for the country Danielle Smith has been vocal in her
(05:26) criticism of the federal government’s energy policies particularly Justin Trudeau’s repeated rejections of critical projects like Keystone XL by turning away opportunities to expand Canada’s energy infrastructure Trudeau has left the country reliant on foreign oil imports even as Alberta’s vast resources remain underutilized Smith argues that these decisions have directly harmed Alberta’s economy and weakened Canada’s energy sector costing jobs and economic growth she’s not wrong every pipeline Trudeau cancels is another life line cut from
(06:00) Alberta’s economy instead of focusing on boosting domestic production Trudeau has embraced policies that make Canada a global spectator in the energy game waving from the sidelines While others reap the benefits I think the problem with uh the the uh the Liberals is that in their moments of honesty they tell you what they really believe they say they were going to shut down the the oil sand Smith isn’t just complaining she’s offering Solutions her proposal to double oil exports to the United States could benefit both countries creating
(06:32) jobs and bolstering energy security she’s also focused on repairing the strained relationship between Canada and the US by emphasizing strategic Partnerships this approach recognizes that cooperation with the Americans especially under a potential Trump Administration could bring real benefits to Alberta and Canada as a whole Trudeau however seems more interested in attending International conferences than strengthening Canada’s most important trade relationship it’s almost like he enjoys being ignored on the global stage
(07:02) prudo went full National energy program I think you could have an actual Unity crisis as bad as Quebec separatism the growing tension between Alberta and Ottawa is another issue Smith has addressed headon she’s warned that the federal government’s mishandling of Alberta’s resources is pushing the province toward a crisis the parallels to Quebec’s separatist movement are hard to ignore as Smith points to Rising frustration among albertans who feel their voice are being silenced by Ottawa recent polls suggest that more and more
(07:33) albertans are open to the idea of leaving Canada altogether a stark reminder of how divided the country has become Smith however has made it clear that her goal is to keep Alberta integrated while fighting for greater autonomy meanwhile Trudeau seems determined to alienate Alberta further proving he’s mastered the art of dividing a nation without even trying we have an American partner who now wants energy dominance and the way the Americans get energy dominance is because Canada is able to export to the Americans and then the Americans are
(08:05) able to export to their friends and allies around the world Trudeau’s leadership or lack thereof has only fueled these tensions his critics accuse him of neglecting domestic concerns in favor of international policies that seem more about boosting His Image than addressing real problems whether it’s his obsession with global climate goals or his pension for virtue signaling Trudeau often appears more interested in building his legacy abroad than fixing issues at home this self-serving approach has left many Canadians feeling
(08:33) ignored especially in regions like Alberta where the economic Stakes are so high for a prime minister who claims to care about Unity Trudeau sure has a funny way of showing it the backlash against Trudeau’s leadership is evident in the rumors swirling around potential Replacements like Mark Carney or chrisa Freeland public confidence in the liberal party has plummeted with many Canadians perceiving its leaders as out of touch with everyday struggles going to pull so you’ve got Trudeau pushing and the Americans pulling I’m I’m not
(09:02) saying that Alberta would leave or join but I’m saying the polls suggest that it that a number of albertans are a number of Canadians are open to the idea Rising costs job insecurity and economic stagnation have left people disillusioned yet Trudeau and his team seem more focused on internal power struggles than on delivering real solutions the liberal parties disconnect from the concerns of ordinary Canadian is staggering Trudeau’s government is like a group of passengers rearranging deck chairs on a sinking ship and the
(09:36) worst part he’s the one who poked the holes in the hull Danielle Smith didn’t hold back during her interview with Rebel news where she took aim at Justin Trudeau’s carbon tax Smith argued that this tax disproportionately harms Alberta making it harder for the province’s energy industry to compete and Thrive she framed the tax as part of a larger Federal strategy that unfairly targets Alberta’s oil industry political gain while the rest of Canada reaps the benefits without sharing the burden it’s a bold stance but one that resonates
(10:06) with albertans who feel Trudeau’s policies consistently sideline their interests I think he’s really playing with fire it’s why I didn’t sign the communic I’m just not prepared to agree to anything that is going to damage Alberta jobs Alberta economy and our very important vital relationship with the United States meanwhile Trudeau continues to act as though the carbon tax is a badge of honor ignoring the fact that it’s driving up costs for everyone while achieving little in the way of meaningful climate progress Smith
(10:34) also tackled the topic of federal tariffs warning of the potential Fallout from imposing export tariffs on Alberta’s oil industry she compared the idea to the disastrous National energy program implemented under Pierre Trudeau a policy that devastated Alberta’s economy and left a lasting scar on the province’s relationship with Ottawa Smith emphasized that repeating such mistakes would only deepen divisions and jeopardize Canada’s economic stability yet Trudeau seems to have inherited his father’s knack for alienating Alberta
(11:04) proving once again that he’s more interested in political games than practical Solutions Smith’s decision to visit the US during Donald Trump’s inauguration wasn’t just a coincidence it was a calculated move by being present at such a pivotal moment she positioned Alberta as a potential key partner in any future US Energy strategy with Trump’s Administration expected to prioritize energy Independence and dominance Smith’s timing was impeccable her visit signaled Alberta’s willingness to strengthen ties with the US A Move
(11:35) That Could bolster Alberta’s bargaining power on the global stage Trudeau on the other hand has managed to sour Canada’s relationship with the US during previous administrations often putting ideology ahead of practical diplomacy it’s almost as if he enjoys making things harder for Canada on purpose have a mandate to fight back hard I ran the last election I’m putting Alberta First I’m doing exactly what I said I would do and people shouldn’t be surprised by that Smith’s vision for crossb collaboration stands in stark contrast to Trudeau’s
(12:04) approach while Trudeau has focused on policies that strain relations with the US Smith is working to align Alberta’s energy goals with American priorities by emphasizing the mutual benefits of such Partnerships she’s Paving the way for a more cooperative and prosperous future it’s a refreshing change of pace from the Trudeau government’s habit of treating diplomacy like a PR campaign with little regard for The Economic Consequences when once again Smith is stepping up where Trudeau has failed proving that real leadership means
(12:34) putting Canada’s interests first not just posing for the cameras and hoping for Applause Danielle Smith’s bold moves and Unapologetic rhetoric have sparked strong reactions across Canada many Canadians particularly albertans are praising her proactive efforts to address energy concerns and push back against Federal policies they feel are neglecting their Province her focus on strengthening Canada US relations and advocating for Alberta’s economic interests has struck a chord with those frustrated by Justin Trudeau’s perceived
(13:03) lack of leadership supporters have lauded her for doing more to represent Alberta on the global stage in a few weeks than Trudeau has done in years meanwhile Trudeau seems too busy perfecting his International Celebrity act to notice the growing dissatisfaction at home of course not everyone is cheering Smith on her comments on Trudeau’s leadership and Alberta’s autonomy have drawn criticism with some accusing her of stoking division rather than Unity her approach to energy and federal relations has polarized public opinion
(13:33) with detractors claiming she’s taking an overly aggressive stance however even her critics can’t ignore that she’s addressing real issues that Trudeau’s government has either ignored or mishandled in contrast Trudeau continues to Waffle on key decisions proving that indecision is his favorite political strategy Danielle Smith’s message is clear Alberta needs to take charge of its future her focus on strengthening Alberta’s economy building strategic Partnerships with the US and challenging Federal policies isn’t just about
(14:02) Alberta it’s about ensuring Canada’s energy sector remains competitive on a global scale her vision for cooperation with the US especially under a potential Trump Administration highlights the importance of adapting to changing political Landscapes to benefit all Canadians meanwhile Trudeau’s approach seems to consist of grand standing at international events while leaving critical domestic issues to Fester the implications of Smith’s actions go beyond Alberta if her strategies succeed they could set a new standard for provincial Federal
(14:34) relations Dynamics forcing Ottawa to address Regional concerns more seriously her leadership also brings attention to Canada’s role in global energy markets something Trudeau has failed to leverage effectively with the possibility of a US shift under Trump Smith’s timing and vision could lead to a stronger more independent Canada as for Trudeau he’ll likely continue to prioritize his legacy over the nation needs leaving leaders like Smith to clean up his mess and show Canadians what real leadership looks like