Danielle Smith Faces Leadership Review Amidst UCP Convention

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith receives mixed reactions from party members as she seeks to solidify her leadership at the UCP's annual meeting in Red Deer.

Approximately 6,000 United Conservative Party members have gathered in Red Deer to vote on Premier Danielle Smith's leadership.
Smith received enthusiastic support from many attendees, evidenced by standing ovations and supportive buttons worn by party members.
Dissenting groups within the party, such as Take Back Alberta, criticize Smith for not fulfilling campaign promises, particularly on pandemic accountability.
Smith urged party unity and accountability, emphasizing the importance of not splintering into factions during her address to the members.
There is no official threshold for what constitutes a successful leadership review, but past leaders have been ousted with support levels as high as 77%.