Front Burner Danielle Smith on Carney, Kirk and pipelines
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Sep 22, 2025 Danielle Smith, the Premier of Alberta, dives into pressing issues facing her province, emphasizing the importance of energy development for national unity. She critiques the Carney government's plans for major projects and underscores the economic stakes tied to pipeline strategies. The conversation takes a poignant turn as Smith addresses the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination, advocating for safe campus debates. Additionally, she discusses the controversial use of the notwithstanding clause in relation to laws affecting transgender youth, balancing parental rights with youth care.
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Universities Need Robust Debate
- Danielle Smith argues universities must be safe spaces for exploring challenging ideas and debate.
- She says silencing or normalizing violence against speakers destroys that purpose and must be rejected.
Speech Limits: No Calls For Violence
- Smith draws a hard line between controversial speech and calls for violence, saying the latter is criminal.
- She rejects celebrating an assassin's act and emphasizes legal and moral limits on speech.
Protect And Explain Free Speech Locally
- Foster a local environment that protects free speech and robust debate rather than mimic other jurisdictions.
- Engage critics publicly so you can explain decisions and maintain political accountability.