Overview
- Petitioner Heather VanSnick alleges the MLA neglects local engagement and has weakened public services in favour of privatization.
- Danielle Smith filed a response denying the claims, saying she regularly meets constituents and hosts town halls across the riding.
- Elections Alberta also issued petitions for cabinet ministers Nate Glubish and Rebecca Schulz, with roughly 20 UCP MLAs in total facing recall efforts and one NDP MLA targeted.
- Campaign organizers reported trying to deliver notice at Smith’s constituency office and said limited office hours made in-person contact difficult as they await formal acknowledgement to begin canvassing.
- The UCP amended the Recall Act earlier this year to ease signature collection requirements, and Smith is the first Alberta premier in nearly 90 years to face a citizen recall drive.