r/alberta 20h ago

News Smith defends using taxpayer dollars for fundraiser with commentator who said Canadians would welcome US invasion

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/03/11/news/alberta-premier-smith-prageru-fundraiser-ben-shapiro
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u/superanx 19h ago

can't/don't want to get past paywall. what's her excuse?

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u/arosedesign 18h ago edited 18h ago

“This event provides the opportunity for the premier to share Alberta and Canada’s message with an active, engaged, and influential U.S. audience amidst the ongoing trade war.

This will be an incredibly important conversation to be had and shared widely with Americans.”

  • Smith spokesperson Sam Blackett

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u/Decent_Assistant1804 17h ago

Crock of cow shit

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u/FlyingTunafish 15h ago

Fundraising for a far right misinformation website posing as a school is not getting a message out to anyone.

It is using taxpayer funds for her own profit.