Danielle Smith

Quick Facts

Full Name	Danielle Smith
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Apr 1, 1971(1971-04-01)
Age	53
Birthplace	Calgary
Country	Canada
Birth City	Alberta
Horoscope	Aries

Danielle Smith Biography

Danielle Smith is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on April 1, 1971 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Canadian journalist and politician from the local area popular for her leadership of her conservative Wildrose Party. She also served in her home province Alberta as Canadian Federation of Independent Business director of provincial affairs.

She along with co-worker Canadian political figure She and fellow Canadian politician Brian Mason both served as provincial leaders of political parties (Mason led the Alberta New Democrats). both were provincial leaders in political party (Mason was the leader of her party the Alberta New Democrats).

Marlaina Danielle Smith (born April 1, 1971) is a Canadian former politician, journalist for Global News, and talk radio host for CHQR. Smith served as leader of the Wildrose Party from October 2009 to December 17, 2014 when she resigned to cross the floor and join the governing Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta caucus. She represented the riding of Highwood in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. On March 28, 2015, she lost the PC nomination for Highwood to Okotoks Councillor Carrie Fischer. Fischer went on to be defeated by Wildrose candidate Wayne Anderson in the 2015 General Election.

At the age of 27, in 1998, Smith entered politics when she ran for the board of trustees of the Calgary Board of Education. She won, but less than a year later, the chairwoman complained that the board had become dysfunctional. In response, provincial Minister of Learning Lyle Oberg dismissed the entire board. Years later, Smith acknowledged she had been far too strident during her tenure as a board trustee and said the experience taught her to be more tolerant of those with whom she disagreed. Subsequently, Smith pursued work as an advocate for ranchers, farmers and other rural land owners with the Alberta Property Rights Initiative and the Canadian Property Rights Research Institute.

She was raised as a single mother with 4 siblings. After divorcing Sean McKinsley, she married David Moretta.

Danielle Smith Net Worth

Danielle Smith is one of the richest Politician from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Danielle Smith 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was a student of English as well as Economics in Calgary’s University of Calgary.

She was once columnist at Calgary Herald. Calgary Herald.

Danielle Smith was born in Calgary on April 1, 1971, and is the second of five children. Her paternal great-grandfather was Philipus Kolodnicki, a Ukrainian immigrant whose name was anglicized to “Philip Smith” upon his arrival in Canada in 1915. Growing up, her family lived in subsidized housing.

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Who is Danielle Smith Dating?

According to our records, Danielle Smith married to David Moretta. As of December 1, 2023, Danielle Smith’s is not dating anyone.

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Smith attended the University of Calgary and acquired a Bachelor of Arts in English and in economics. While at university she was active with the federal and provincial Progressive Conservatives and won the presidency of the campus PC club. Smith’s work in public policy began with a one-year internship with the Fraser Institute. Smith wed her second husband David Moretta, a former executive producer with Sun Media, in 2006.

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Danielle Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Danielle Smith celebrates birthday on April 1 of every year.

Smith quit the PC party in 2009 and joined the Wildrose Alliance. The Tories were unnerved enough by Smith’s defection that they sent MLA Rob Anderson, one of the more fiscally conservative members of their caucus, to talk Smith out of it. Years later, Smith recalled that Anderson told her that despite the Tories’ reckless spending and unwillingness to listen to the backbench, they were the only credible centre-right party in the province. Smith refused to stay, saying that there was no hope of restoring Alberta to fiscal sanity under the Tories, and that the Wildrose was the only credible chance at electing a fiscally conservative government. As far as she was concerned, she told Anderson, “This (Tory) government is beyond redemption. It’s out of control.”

Top Facts about Danielle Smith

1. Danielle Smith is the Premier of Alberta since 2022.
2. She was previously a radio host and politician.
3. Smith was elected as MLA for Highwood in 2012.
4. She served as leader of the Wildrose Party from 2009-2014.
5. Smith crossed the floor to join the Progressive Conservatives in 2014.
6. She lost her bid for PC leadership in 2017 to Jason Kenney.
7. Smith has been a vocal advocate for free market policies and limited government intervention.
8. She supports increased use of natural resources, including oil and gas development.
9. Smith has faced criticism for controversial statements on climate change and LGBTQ+ rights.
10. Her government has focused on economic recovery post-COVID-19 pandemic.

How old is Danielle Smith?

51 years (April 1, 1971)

Who is Danielle Smith's husband?

David Moretta

What is the Western Standard newspaper?

The Western Standard is a Canadian political and social commentary media website operated by Western Standard New Media Corp. and its president Derek Fildebrandt. The Standard is based in Calgary, Alberta, where its main offices are located.

Who owns the Western Standard newspaper?

Ezra Levant
Years active| 1990–present
Known for| Unite the Right movement Founding the Western Standard Hosting The Source with Ezra Levant Owning Rebel News, which was originally known as The Rebel Media
Political party| Reform (1997–2000) Alliance (2000–2001) Conservative (until 2011)
Movement| Calgary School

What is True North media?

The True North Centre for Public Policy is a think tank and public policy organization focused on immigration, integration and national security. It runs True North (tnc. news) which is a Canadian digital media platform with a conservative editorial position. It is a registered Canadian charity. True North.