Danielle Speaks About Monday's Election

April 20th, 2012

Friday, April 19, 2012 Today I want to talk about the historic choice facing Albertans next Monday. All political leaders talk about the future during election campaigns. It’s our job, to offer a vision of where we want to lead, and how we intend to get there. Our Wildrose party has laid out a very …

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Speech to the Economic Club of Canada

March 8th, 2012

Remarks for An Address – CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Danielle Smith Ottawa, March 8, 2012 Why We Don’t Need A Canadian Energy Strategy Good afternoon and thank you very much for the opportunity to speak in the nation’s capital. As leader of the Wildrose Party, we’re working hard to become the next government of Alberta in …

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Speech to the Edmonton Leader's Dinner

February 16th, 2012

Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith Speech to the Edmonton Leader’s Dinner February 16, 2012 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY   I was talking to a colleague of mine a while ago. He’s friends with a bunch of long-time Liberal supporters. I know, a colleague who’s friends with a bunch of Liberals?  What the heck? Hey, it’s a free …

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It's Time for Alberta to Lead Again

October 19th, 2011

  Calgary Leader’s Dinner Speech, October 19th, 2011 **Check Against Delivery** Ladies and gentlemen – dear friends – Wildrosers – fellow Albertans. It is thrilling to see so many people here tonight. Thank you all so very much for coming and for helping to build a new, forward-looking political alternative for Albertans. And thank you …

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Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith's Address to the 2011 Wildrose AGM

June 24th, 2011

It Starts NOW! Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith Address to the 2011 Wildrose Annual General Meeting June 24, 2011   Thank you to everyone for that fantastic welcome. Thank you for taking the time out from your busy summer. It’s good that you’re here! All parties have an annual general meeting. But the Wildrose AGM is …

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Danielle's speech to the Reseau Liberte-Quebec Convention

April 16th, 2011

En Francais: Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you for this opportunity of speaking to you. It is an honour. And it is a pleasure to visit your wonderful province — to renew old friendships and begin new ones —  and to hear and see a culture and place so very different from my own. Alberta …

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Danielle Smith's remarks to the Wildrose Edmonton Leader's Dinner

March 3rd, 2011

March 2, 2011 Delta Edmonton South Hotel, Edmonton *Check against delivery* Would you look at the size of this crowd. It speaks to an undeniable fact: change is coming to Alberta.   Let me start by thanking Doug Main and Lyle Oberg for being part of our event this evening and for being part of …

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Danielle presents the Wildrose Social Support Plan

February 7th, 2011

Social Support Speaking Notes

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Danielle Presents the Wildrose Democracy and Accountability Plan

November 25th, 2010

Democracy and Accountability Speaking Notes

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Danielle presents the Wildrose Health Care Policy

November 3rd, 2010

Leader’s Health Care Speaking Notes

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Danielle Smith's Remarks at the 2010 Calgary Leader's Dinner

October 29th, 2010

Danielle Smith’s Remarks at the Wildrose Alliance’s Calgary Leader’s Dinner Wednesday October 27, 2010 Westin Hotel, Calgary, Alberta **Check Against Delivery** Thank you for coming here tonight to find out more about our party. We are new, and we are getting our message out all across this province. It’s exciting and it’s challenging. I won’t …

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Danielle's Speech Unveiling the Wildrose Municipal Affairs Platform

October 21st, 2010

Thank you, and good morning everyone. Before I begin, I’d like to thank the City of Red Deer for allowing us to be here today and, of course, all of you for coming out for this policy announcement. We are here in Red Deer today to unveil the latest of our policies, and in light …

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Danielle Smith Speaking at the Okotoks Town Hall Forum

October 13th, 2010

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and fellow Wildrose supporters – it’s great to be back here in Okotoks to share this evening with you. I’d like to particularly thank Lenard Biscope, Dean Leask, Harold Davenport and the other hardworking members of our Wildrose constituency association for taking the time to introduce me to their friends and neighbours over the past year, and for helping …

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Danielle Smith unveils the Wildrose Advanced Education Platform

October 1st, 2010

Thank you very much. Before I begin I’d like to thank the U of C Wildrose club – particularly James Jeffrey and Kathryn Marshall – for organizing today’s event, and of course all of you for showing up here today. Being back at the University of Calgary reminds me how much I enjoyed my time …

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Danielle Smith Unveils the Wildrose Environment Platform

September 16th, 2010

Good afternoon ladies and gentleman. Before I begin I’d just like to thank Guy Boutilier for hosting myself and the Wildrose Caucus here in today. How appropriate that we are in Fort McMurray, at the crossroads of Alberta’s economic and environmental interests, to announce our environment policy. I think most Albertans would agree that the …

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Danielle Smith Presents The Wildrose Alliance Education Plan

September 10th, 2010

Danielle’s Speaking Notes

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Danielle's 2010 AGM Speech

June 25th, 2010

Thank you. What a crowd! I am so excited to be here with you tonight. First, I’d like to acknowledge our friends in southern Alberta who are unable to be here as they struggle to save their homes and crops from water damage. I had planned to be in Picture Butte last Saturday with our …

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Danielle's Leadership Acceptance Speech

October 17th, 2009

Thank you. You might want to get comfortable. I have many, many people to thank so we may be here awhile. I also want to tell you the course I will set as leader of our party, and with your support, the direction that we’ll go. Let me start by thanking Paul Hinman, Mark Dyrholm …

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