Asked about separation talk affecting investor confidence in Alberta due to referendum talk, Premier Danielle Smith says Thomas Lukaszuk is actually the one behind that campaign. Adds that Justin Trudeau is responsible for the independence movement in Alberta.

Oh so it was Thomas who changed the legislation to make it easier for separatists to get signatures for a petition? Thomas who isn't in power? 🙄

She’s tired and losing grip on reality. Surrounded by UCP failures everywhere, shes pulling the last gasp move- blame others. AB are not fooled by this nonsense- we all know who is to blame. #resignsmith #firetheUCP #smithisunfittolead #CorruptCare #Daniislying

Of course she had to mention Trudeau. Everyone take a drink. @ABDanielleSmith, you are sadder and more pathetic by the day.

Why is the media not calling out her lies? Why does she getting a platform to spew misinformation?

We are so close to Independence. Can’t wait!!

@ABDanielleSmith Has no shame. She lies with a straight face while defaming @ThomasLukaszuk. She'll say her words were taken 'out of context' but that will be another lie. Smith is building hate in Alberta AND Canada.

Why doesn’t the media EVER push back? Cowards. You all just let her spew bullshit and never correct her. That’s not news or journalism. It’s complicity. The downfall of Alberta rest partially on our bad journalists. Do better for God‘s sake.

A sovereign Alberta within Canada. “We want your passport, your investments, your trade agreements…but we don’t want anything to do with you.” Get fucked Danielle.

Smith drove away billions in clean energy investment and jobs. Basically ruined the sector for a decade at least in AB. She’s doing it again but trying to deflect blame and weasel out of accepting responsibility Psychopathic level of gaslighting

@ABDanielleSmith is totally responsible for the separatist movement in Alberta. She ignited a spark, fanned that flame with spin, BS, gas lighting and straw man arguments. She doesn't get to pretend to be the heroine of Alberta and a united Canada. #DanielleSmithIsUnfitToLead

In addition to all the other problems; Is it impolite to point out that Smith sniffs like a cocaine addict? Also, the Govts own numbers say oil and gas has never pumped more product, nor received more money for it:

Haha she is a joke no accountability as a leader.JT responsible as independence movement as she supports separatism .Thomas Lukaszuk behind the campaign as Rath was holding meetings on separatism further is looking for funding from Trump. Someone has to stop the craziness

Investors have no confidence and have fled to the tune of billions because of the federal Liberals. Take them out of the equation and investor confidence will return. Essentially everyone is waiting to see if Alberta stays stunted under Liberal rule, or gets out from under it. The federal Liberals are fully responsible for Albertans’ desire to take a vote. Thankfully, Quebec paved the way so let’s see what shakes out next year : ). Albertans will put their families first, not equalization payments to other large provinces.

If Alberta separates. Canada will crumble while Alberta thrives.

Is Danielle Smith lying or does she have such a loose grip on reality that really believes a private citizen and not her who passed legislation, held press conferences, and met with Americans supporting separation? Because even separatists know what she’s saying makes no sense.

.@ABDanielleSmith is the most mature, intelligent Leader in Canada. No one is close. If she was Prime Minister, this nation would be so successful and prosperous. Mentally-bankrupt Liberalism is killing Canada.

A petition to affirm Albertans want to stay in Alberta is now akin to separation talk. She knows damn well what it is and decides we’re too stupid to think she’s lying. She’s just mad them at her boys got beat to the punch

@MountainDreami2 lol!!!!! That’s hilarious. Do these right winged people ever admit to responsibility for anything?

There’s no LIAR 🤥 like Smith… She is the ultimate divisive, Un Canadian and Pro American, and blaming others for the separation movement is quite the STRETCH! Investor confidence is not only non existent, some Albertan companies are leaving because of uncertainty caused by her

That is all Conservatives do - blame, criticize, spread hate, anger, fear, division, disinformation, misinformation & lies. No ideas, thought, solutions or anything positive.

Danielle Smith lies. Danielle Smith lies all the time. Danielle Smith lies all the time about everything.

She repeats her lies so often that even she starts to believe them. She is a complete moron.

A feeble & pathetic attempt to pass the buck & hope that Albertans will believe the lies. Smith has done everything she can to pave the path for the separatists movement. She just didn’t realize her base is loud but small. Albertans see right through her.

She’s doing that lip/nose thing … you know it means lies are coming

@carlosstelmac Did they investigate the AHS yet??? Settle Teachers Strike???. It’s all Trudeau’s fault of course🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️. She needs to go

Wow, just wow, this narcissistic relationship we have with this premiere needs to end. It’s detrimental to our collective mental health.

An unarmed person in a battle of wits. JT was the only PM to expand the trans-mountain pipeline, Marlaina. Harper, who had power for more than a decade was afraid of the unpopularity fighting with FNs, BC environmentalists would bring. The facts.

She has the depth of a parking lot puddle on the understanding of economics in general. Haven’t you had enough yet,Alberta?

God she’s a smooth liar. Thomas is trying to stand in the way of seperation …

She is totally delusional. if she stopped pushing Alberta separatism, it would immediately crawl back under a rock where it was before she brought it up. Just a complete lying asshole.

Why is she solely occupied with investment in only O&G?? Does Alberta have nothing else to offer????

Agree with alberta on equal representation by population in the federal legislation, equal federal spending per capita in the province, and the unfettered access to markets for provincial resources and all the talk of separation goes away. All they’re asking for is equality