Cory Morgan: Smith’s Political Gamble in Taking On Trudeau While Facing Caucus Revolt, Low Poll Numbers

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith as Canada's premiers meet in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2023. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

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The Trudeau government has rarely been considered a friend to Alberta. In the weird world of politics, though, Prime Minister Trudeau provides a boon to provincial leaders like Premier Danielle Smith.