Danielle Smith

I would say that in the last 18 months, the new prime minister and I have done everything we can to reset the relationship.

Alberta’s story is still being written. And I believe the best chapters are still ahead.

Despite our differences, we have far more in common than what divides us.

We are Canada’s economic engine. More than ever, Canadians understand what Alberta brings to the country.

I support staying in Canada but hundreds of thousands have signed petitions regarding separation and that it’s time to put the issue to rest once and for all.

Canadians officials need to keep telling their American counterparts that tariffs are destructive and promise to help once they are reversed.

The United States had “no excuse for their behaviour” but that she didn’t think Canada could win through “brute force.”

We must give our people and our businesses the resources they need to survive, and give the American people and their leaders the time they need to reverse these terrible policies after the November midterms.

We need to be wise, patient, careful and deliberate to overcome the economic attacks our country is facing.

I cannot think of a more disastrous policy decision than cutting off or taxing Alberta’s oil to the United States.

“Citizens signed one of two petitions saying they wanted to have this question now, and that’s what the vote is going to be on Oct. 19,” Smith said Saturday.

No more protectionism — stop talking about it and just do it.