Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will probably be heading to Washington, D.C., for Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration.
The premier’s workplace confirmed Smith plans to attend the Canadian Embassy’s inauguration occasion, the place she’s going to watch the swearing in.
“The occasion will probably be a gathering of Canadian and American officers who’re key to sustaining a powerful and constructive relationship,” Savannah Johannsen, a spokesperson with the premier’s workplace, stated in an emailed assertion Friday.
The premier has additionally been invited to talk to a bunch of conservatives engaged on local weather coverage in america.
“She may even be utilizing the journey as a possibility to additional construct relationships inside the Trump administration and will probably be pursuing various bilateral conferences and roundtables to advocate for Albertans’ pursuits with our largest buying and selling associate,” Johannsen stated.
Smith posted concerning the go to on social media on Friday, saying she “can’t wait” for the federal authorities and plans on taking the result in promote Alberta’s vitality sector.
“Alberta’s vitality sector is a cornerstone of North America’s prosperity and we’re able to work with our companions in america, particularly (Donald Trump), to make sure that stays true,” Smith stated within the put up.
“Alberta’s sources are crucial to vitality safety, financial progress, and the sturdy ties between our nations.”
Trump will probably be sworn into workplace on Jan. 20, 2025.
