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# Premier of Alberta

Premier Danielle Smith is the leader of Alberta's government.

*   ![Image 1: Premier Daniel Smith](https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/styles/square_scale_crop/private/premier-smith-480x480.png?itok=FdfV0K5t) ## Premier Danielle Smith

Danielle Smith was sworn in as Alberta’s 19 th Premier on October 11, 2022. The Premier chairs cabinet and chooses Alberta's cabinet ministers, who are in charge of specific ministries.

[Cabinet ministers](https://www.alberta.ca/premier-cabinet "Cabinet ")

[Ministers’ office expenses](https://www.alberta.ca/premier-and-minister-office-expenses "Premier and Ministers' office expenses")

[Travel and expense disclosure](https://www.alberta.ca/travel-expense-disclosure "Travel and expense disclosure") 

## From the Premier

![Image 2](https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/styles/card_image_small/private/custom_downloaded_images/chat-bubbles-conversation-125x125.jpg?itok=DQVn0lKQ)

 March 26, 2025 | Government 

[Premier’s statement in the Legislative Assembly](https://www.alberta.ca/article-premiers-statement-in-the-legislative-assembly)

Premier Smith’s address to Alberta’s legislature on speaking up against U.S. tariffs.

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## Premier's Address to the Province

Join Premier Danielle Smith as she discusses government's plan to support Alberta families.

[Watch the address](https://www.alberta.ca/article-premiers-address-to-the-province-fall-2024 "Premier's Address to the Province - Fall 2024")

![Image 3: North east view of the Alberta Legislature in the summer.](https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/styles/responsive_1040/private/legislature-summer-750x422.jpg?itok=_oSVZf2X)

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## Biography

Danielle Smith is a proud Albertan. As Leader of the governing United Conservative Party, she was sworn in as the 19 th Premier of Alberta on October 11, 2022. She represents the riding of Brooks-Medicine Hat in the Legislative Assembly.

Ms. Smith has had a lifelong interest in Alberta public policy and finding the right balance between free enterprise and individual freedom, and the role of government. She was previously MLA for Highwood and leader of the Official Opposition.

Before re-entering politics, Ms. Smith worked extensively in the media and in business, most recently as President of the Alberta Enterprise Group. Before that, she was a radio host with Corus Entertainment for 6 years.

Danielle Smith holds degrees in both Economics and English from the University of Calgary. She is married to David and proud stepmom to his son. They live in High River with their dog Buck.

## Latest news

*   Jul 29, 2026 [Alberta and Canada sign major housing agreement](https://www.alberta.ca/announcements.cfm?xID=96570D4E2C3C5-BF6D-C3F5-EC1E9D96855B311D) The governments of Canada and Alberta have signed an agreement to invest in water and wastewater infrastructure to support new housing in Alberta. 

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