Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday afternoon. This meeting comes as Liberal members of Parliament gather in Edmonton to discuss the future of the party and its policies. Smith is calling for immediate action from Carney regarding oil and gas regulations that she believes are detrimental to Alberta's economy.

"Albertans won’t put up with delay anymore. They want to know they’re going to see some progress," Smith stated. She is urging Carney to abandon what she describes as harmful Liberal laws and regulations that have been detrimental to the oil and gas sector. Smith specifically wants Carney to announce that the emissions cap on oil and gas will not be implemented.

In addition to the emissions cap, Smith is demanding a significant overhaul of the No More Pipeline Law and the removal of the tanker ban on the west coast. These changes are part of a broader list of nine demands she has presented to Carney. Smith argues that current regulations discourage investment in Alberta, pushing potential projects and capital south of the border.

The premier has emphasized the urgency of these discussions, particularly as September 15 approaches, a date she has dubbed "Line in the Sand Day." This date marks the return of federal politicians to Ottawa, and Smith is eager to see tangible commitments from Carney by then. When asked what her next steps would be if Carney does not meet her demands, Smith replied, "You’ll have to see. I want to talk to him first. I want to see if he has a plan."

Smith has expressed frustration over her previous interactions with the former prime minister, stating, "I was dragged along for two and a half years trying to find some accommodation with the former prime minister." She believes that Carney must address what she calls "bad laws" that are driving away billions in investment from Canada.

In addition to her discussions with Carney, Smith is also addressing concerns regarding educational content in schools. Recently, there has been controversy over claims of a book ban in schools. Smith clarified that books containing graphic depictions of sexual acts will not be available in school libraries, but literature itself is not under threat. She stated, "We’re returning things back to normal in schools," emphasizing that parents want their children to receive a good education without ideological indoctrination.

Smith has received both support and criticism for her stance on these issues. She shared that positive feedback from parents motivates her, stating, "Parents send their kids to school so they can have a good education, not so they can be indoctrinated. So stop doing it." As she prepares for her meeting with Carney, Smith remains focused on advocating for Alberta's interests.