As the MLA for Brooks–Medicine Hat and the Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith has introduced legislation and changes that many Albertans strongly oppose. This discontent has sparked a recall initiative, demonstrating how residents in her riding feel about her performance.
Below, we’re outlining some of the reasons fuelling the Danielle Smith recall initiative. The list continues to grow:
Absent representation. As the MLA of the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding, she spends limited time in the community consulting with the constituents. Despite claiming dishonestly to hold quarterly town halls, there are only 4 on record, one being the Alberta Next panel after which she promptly left, refusing to interact within the community she represents.
Extreme cuts to AISH and Health Care. She has led reductions to essential supports and public health services, leaving vulnerable Albertans with fewer resources and declining care.
Passing Bill 2 in one day and invoking the Notwithstanding Clause. Bill 2 was pushed through the Legislature in a single day, utilizing the Notwithstanding Clause to restrict teachers’ rights and eliminate meaningful recourse.
Costly restructuring of Alberta’s health services. During her term, the restructuring, shifting mandates, and leadership instability have resulted in longer wait times, staff burnout, and deteriorating service standards.
Privatizing lab services to a failing company that went bankrupt. Under Danielle Smith's leadership, the government privatized lab services to a provider that ultimately went bankrupt, forcing the province to reclaim operations at a loss of millions in taxpayer dollars.
Blocking the Auditor General from completing investigation into government corruption. She supported a decision not to renew the Auditor General’s contract, which prevented him from finalizing work related to her government's ongoing AHS corruption.
Refusing adequate funding to Elections Alberta. Despite a rise in recall petitions, the Premier has declined to properly fund Elections Alberta, thereby undermining democratic processes.
Pushing a dangerous and costly pipeline plan. Her endorsement of a pipeline, reliant on tankers navigating Canada’s most hazardous northern coastal waters, disregards environmental risks and the rationale behind the long-standing tanker moratorium.
Diverting public funds to private schools. By directing tax dollars to private schools, the quality of our public schools is eroded at the expense of our children's right to a quality education.
Redirecting public funds toward corporate interests. Ongoing investigations into government subsidies and grants reveal disproportionate benefits to large corporations and her political allies, rather than enhancing public services.
Adding citizenship to driver’s licences without provincial authority. Her decision to include citizenship status on Alberta licences wastes taxpayer funds on added costs and administrative burdens for registries and residents, despite it not being withing provincial jurisdiction.
The leaked memo indicating her intention to invoke the Notwithstanding Clause against trans youth. This memo revealed her plan to restrict the rights of trans youth by pre-emptively overriding the Charter, alarming educators, parents, and experts.
Changing Alberta’s slogan without public consultation. Her government unilaterally decided to replace “Wild Rose Country” with “Strong and Free,” without any input from Albertans.
Misleading changes to coal mining restrictions. Her government modified mining rules while claiming they were more restrictive, when in fact, they weakened protections. When public backlash halted promised developments, mining companies were compensated with public funds.
Authorizing expanded hunting and trapping of vulnerable wildlife. Under the Minister of Forestry and Parks, Todd Loewen, her government approved the hunting and trapping of grizzlies, cougars, mountain goats, bison, and several at-risk fur-bearing species.
Interference concerns involving Crown prosecutors. Smith communicated directly with Crown prosecutors during a criminal investigation, breaching Alberta's Conflict of Interest Act, raising serious concerns about political interference in the justice system.
Taking power away from municipalities. Her efforts to enforce provincial control over municipal funding, policing, and regional planning have compromised our ability to determine what is right and necessary in our own communities.
Pushing a risky Alberta Pension Plan. Her initiative to withdraw Alberta from the CPP jeopardizes retirement security, even after her government’s own figures were challenged and proven incorrect by experts.
Refusal to speak definitively while stoking separatist initiatives. She caters to a minority group of separatists promoting The Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, which continues to create uncertainty for businesses, investors, municipalities, and undermines confidence in Alberta’s economic and political stability.
Further reading:
Leger completed its regular review of the Alberta Government; their report can be found here.
Alberta Federation of Labour’s response to the use of the Notwithstanding Clause is here.
Proof that the Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally didn’t conduct adequate research regarding the new license plate slogan.
The Tyee “Danielle Smith’s Party Conked by Its Own Boomerang.”
CBC Jason Markusoff November 11, 2025
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