Premier Smith won’t attend Trump inauguration

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks in Edmonton on April 10, 2024. Smith's office has released an official itinerary outlining a five-day diplomatic trip to Washington, D.C. including the presidential inauguration on Capitol Hill Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

By CityNews Staff and the Canadian Press

Posted January 19, 2025 1:29 pm.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she won’t be attending Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.

Smith made the announcement on Sunday after the inauguration was moved indoors due to a polar vortex.

In a statement to CityNews, the office of the Premier said, “The Presidential Inauguration has been moved inside the U.S. Capitol to the Rotunda. Most ticketed guests will no longer be able to attend the ceremonies in person, including Premier Danielle Smith. The Premier still plans to attend the Canadian Embassy event that day.”

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Smith has emerged as a main Canadian voice amid the tariff threat, regularly appearing on U.S. news stations and recently travelling to Trump’s Florida Mar-a-Lago resort to meet with the president-elect.

But the premier caused controversy in Canada last week after refusing to sign off on a joint statement with other premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that said every countermeasure was on the table to push back any proposed duties.

-With files from the Canadian Press

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