Heard On The Hill

Politicos react as Danielle Smith holds on to Alberta’s top job after provincial vote

Plus, veteran CTV journalist Michael Woods is making the move to CBC to join the parliamentary bureau, and comedian Samantha Bee will join Steve Paikin for a panel discussion in Ottawa.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, and the province's NDP Leader Rachel Notley. The UCP won 49 seats in the May 29 provincial election, with the NDP taking 38.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of Dave Cournoyer/Flickr

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BY MIKE LAPOINTE

May 31, 2023

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party held on to power over the provincial New Democrats led by Rachel Notley in a highly anticipated contest that saw Canadians watching closely on May 29.

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