Danielle Smith's Comments Could Be a Game-Changer for Canada’s Election
So, here’s the thing—what was supposed to be a straightforward election for Pierre Poilievre is now turning into a political minefield. And the reason? Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. She just handed the Liberals a massive advantage, all thanks to an interview she did with Breitbart, a far-right American media outlet with deep ties to the Trump circle.
In that resurfaced interview, Smith openly linked Poilievre’s vision for Canada with Trump’s political direction. She even went so far as to suggest that the Trump administration should pause tariffs to help Poilievre win. Yes, you heard that right—she asked a foreign government to tweak its trade policies in a way that would influence Canada’s election. If that’s not political interference, then what is?
She specifically said, “The perspective that Pierre would bring would be very much in sync with, I think, the new direction in America. And I think we’d have a really great relationship for the period of time they’re both in.”
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And she didn’t stop there. She admitted that the ongoing trade dispute was benefiting the Liberals and suggested that putting things “on pause” would help Poilievre. This is a shocking level of political coordination with a foreign administration, especially one that has repeatedly threatened Canada’s economic and even military sovereignty.
Now, let’s be real—this is a nightmare for Poilievre. He’s already been walking a tightrope, trying to distance himself from Trump while keeping his base happy. The last thing he needed was one of his closest allies basically confirming what many Canadians already suspected: that his policies are in line with Trump’s vision. And when given the chance to disavow Smith’s comments, he dodged it, refusing to criticize her.
This is exactly what the Liberals needed. They’re now in a position to frame this election as a referendum on Canadian sovereignty versus creeping American influence. And many voters—especially the moderates Poilievre desperately needs—aren’t going to like what they’re hearing.
If this gains traction, Poilievre’s path to victory just became a whole lot steeper. And let’s not forget, Smith herself could face backlash in Alberta, where even among conservatives, outright deference to Trump’s administration isn’t exactly a winning look.
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