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Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney signing the agreement in Calgary on May 15, 2026.

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MACLEOD: The beginning of the end for Danielle Smith?

Colin MacLeod

59 minutes ago

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From carbon pricing to pipeline conditions, Danielle Smith's latest deal with Ottawa is fueling a backlash among Albertans who expected confrontation, not compromise.

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MACLEOD: The beginning of the end for Danielle Smith?

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