Premier Smith. (Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)

By rdnewsNOW Staff

JAN. 18-23

Premier Danielle Smith in Washington for inauguration and to promote Alberta relationship

Jan 20, 2025 | 11:38 AM

Premier Danielle Smith is in Washington, D.C. to solidify Alberta’s role in North American energy, food and data security and to watch president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration from the Canadian Embassy.

While in the U.S., government officials say she will meet with decision makers, governors, members of Congress and private sector leaders.

Primarily, Smith is expected to promote Alberta as the largest exporter of oil and gas to the U.S. and highlight the opportunity that lies ahead for the province to work collaboratively with the new adminstration.

Officials say Alberta’s approximately USD $100 billion in energy exports to the U.S. are upgraded into USD $300 billion in value-added products by American workers at refineries in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and other states, and then sold by American companies all over the world.

“In all my meetings and events in Washington, D.C., I will work to ensure Alberta is recognized as a partner of choice for establishing North American energy security, to reinforce our century-long friendship and to further solidify our trade relationship that greatly benefits both Americans and Canadians,” says Smith.

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Smith is travelling with five staff members and mission expenses will be posted online.

Itinerary:

• Jan. 18: Travel to Washington and engage with key U.S. decision makers at an event hosted by Florida.
• Jan. 19: Meet with energy sector leaders and engage with key U.S. decision makers at an event hosted by the Texas State Society.
• Jan. 20: Participate in the Inauguration Day event at the Canadian Embassy; and engage with key U.S. decision makers and government officials at a Republican Governors’ Association event and evening reception.
• Jan. 21: Attend meetings with U.S. governors and industry leaders and participate in a round table discussion with thought leaders.
• Jan. 22: Attend meetings with key U.S. decision makers and elected officials and participate in a networking event focused on solutions for responsible energy development.
• Jan. 23: Travel back to Alberta.

*Itinerary is subject to change