Canada: Danielle Smith holds first news conference as Alberta premier – October 11, 2022

Danielle Smith speaks with reporters at the legislative building in Edmonton after her first cabinet meeting as Alberta premier. She was sworn in as the province's 19th premier at a ceremony held earlier in the day. The former Wildrose Party leader defeated six other candidates in the United Conservative Party leadership race on October 6 to succeed Jason Kenney as party leader and Alberta premier. She is expected to announce her new cabinet on October 21. The premier faces questions from reporters about her legislative priorities including the introduction of a proposed Alberta Sovereignty Act, her plans to run in a byelection in Brooks-Medicine Hat, and caucus unity.