Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warns other provinces to stay out of Alberta oil sector

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met with federal Minister Dominic A. LeBlanc at the First Ministers’ meeting in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on July 23, 2026. During the gathering, Smith urged the rest of Canada to keep their hands off Alberta’s oil industry, emphasizing the province’s right to manage its resources without external interference. The remarks came amid ongoing debates over interprovincial energy policy and the federal government’s role in regulating the sector.

Smith’s stance reflects heightened tensions between Alberta and the federal government, as the province seeks to protect its oil revenues while navigating national climate and energy goals.