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There was a time when former Wildrose Party leader Danielle Smith was in the political wilderness, cast out by a stunning floor-crossing that alienated and angered many Alberta conservatives.
Now, it seems the former political pariah is back in the fold, as she makes her play to replace Jason Kenney as leader of the United Conservative Party and become Alberta's next premier. She’s drawn big cheers at the Calgary Stampede and brought in big dollars to her campaign with her anti-mandate and anti-Ottawa message.
Today on Front Burner, CBC’s Jason Markusoff is here to discuss Smith’s past political downfall and her current political resurrection.
In today's Morning Brief: Day scholars and day school students were not included in the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement and were not part of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. They may also not be part of Pope Francis' impending apology for the role of the Catholic Church.
In today's Morning Brief, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney resigned as leader of the United Conservative Party on Wednesday after receiving 51.4 per cent approval of his leadership from party members.