Graham Thomson is an award-winning Edmonton-based columnist who has covered Alberta politics for more than 30 years, first with the Edmonton Journal and now as a freelancer with various news outlets.

As incoming U.S. President Donald Trump threatens a trade war to push Canadian officials to cave on a list of demands, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is in a political bind that represents his ...

TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2025 – As incoming U.S. President Donald Trump threatens a trade war to push Canadian officials to cave on ...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith refused to sign a joint statement of unity from the federal government and Canada’s premiers against U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose punishing ...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. NORAD base in northern Canada to bolster Arctic security. Smith says she pitched the idea at a recent meeting with fellow premiers ...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is not backing down. And when individuals, including politicians and some in the self-styled smart set, are handwringing about Canada becoming the 51st state ...

My recommendation, try the Trump Burger!' O'Leary wrote on X with a photo of himself, Trump and Canadian politician Danielle Smith. A photo, reportedly originally shared by Instagram user @leomary ...

Her approval rating increased by seven per cent since August 2024 to 46 per cent while Nenshi’s ratings slipped to 37 per ...

The lady’s not for turning, echoing the words of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, a leader Smith very much admires. On Wednesday, on the national stage, after already facing a ...

1:57 Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith spent Saturday night at Mar-a-Lago in Florida with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. In a statement ...

Danielle Smith told reporters Wednesday that a Canadian border czar would work with American counterpart Tom Homan to crack down on fentanyl and illegal crossings — something U.S. President Donald ...