Danielle Smith is one of the famous Politician, who was born on the memorable day of April 1 in the year 1971. Danielle Smith is a proud citizen of Canada.
Canadian journalist and local politician known for leading the conservative Wildrose Party. She also served her native Alberta as the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ Director of Provincial Affairs.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Danielle Smith continues to be an inspiration for many.
Personal Information
Details about Danielle Smith
Popular As:
Danielle Smith
First Name:
Danielle
Last Name:
Smith
Gender:
Female
Birthday:
April 1
Birth Year:
1971
Age:
52-years
Education:
University of Calgary; Bishop Carroll High School; John G. Diefenbaker High School
Career
She studied English and Economics at the University of Calgary.
She once worked as a columnist for the Calgary Herald.
Family
She grew up with four siblings. After divorcing Sean McKinsley, she married David Moretta. She and fellow Canadian politician Brian Mason both served as provincial leaders of political parties (Mason led the Alberta New Democrats).
Danielle Smith Timeline
1830
Smith also claimed Crowe was a victim of the Trail of Tears and forcibly relocated to Kansas in the 1830s.
1870
S. census records and found Crowe was born in 1870 in Georgia, about 20 years after the U.
1913
Immigration records reviewed by The Toronto Star showed Kolodnicki arrived in Canada in 1913, before either the First World War or the 1917 October Revolution.
1993
Smith attended the University of Calgary and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1993 and economics in 1995.
1996
In 1996, Flanagan recommended Smith for a one-year public policy internship with the Fraser Institute.
1998
In 1998, Smith entered politics when she ran for the board of trustees of the Calgary Board of Education.
1999
During the 1999–2000 writers' strike at the Herald, she crossed the picket line as a scab writer for the paper, at that time owned by Conrad Black.
2003
In 2003, she wrote a column supporting the legalization of sex work and proposed the creation of a red-light district in Calgary.
2004
In 2004, Smith was named one of Calgary's "Top 40 Under 40".
2006
In September 2006, she co-hosted the Calgary Congress, a national assembly of citizens and economic and constitutional specialists to consider basic federal reforms for Canada.
2008
Smith cited the 2008 provincial budget as a turning point where she determined that Stelmach's government had 'lost its way'.
2009
She entered provincial politics in 2009, becoming the leader of the Wildrose Party.
2011
In early 2011, she was featured in an episode of CBC Television's Make the Politician Work.
2012
Smith contributed to the growth of the party; the party formed the Official Opposition after the 2012 election.
2013
She is also a past member of the Girl Guides of Canada and was featured in a 2013 museum exhibit about prominent Girl Guides at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery.
2014
Smith won a seat in the Legislative Assembly for Highwood in that election, and served as leader of the Opposition until 2014, when she resigned to join the governing Progressive Conservatives (PCs).
2015
Smith was defeated in her bid for the PC nomination in Highwood for the 2015 election.
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2019
In June 2019, Smith registered as a lobbyist for the Alberta Enterprise Group, an association where Smith was also the president.
2021
In the intervening period, Smith went on to host a talk radio program on CHQR in Calgary. On January 11, 2021, she announced that she was leaving her talk show and Twitter, citing attacks from Twitter trolls, effective February 19, 2021.
2022
Upon Premier Jason Kenney's resignation announcement on May 18, 2022, Smith announced her campaign in the United Conservative Party leadership election.
2023
She led the UCP to re-election as a majority government in the 2023 general election.
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