Alberta Premier Danielle Smith answers questions at a news conference in Calgary, on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)

By The Canadian Press

Citizen-led recall bid against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith fails

Mar 10, 2026 | 11:14 AM

A petition looking to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in the legislature has failed.

Smith is the second premier in Alberta’s history to face a recall petition, with the other happening nearly 90 years ago.

Heather VanSnick says her campaign against Smith gathered almost 2,300 of the roughly 12,000 signatures it needed to move the process forward.

VanSnick says she still thinks the petition was useful and that 2,300 people calling for better representation in Smith’s Brooks-Medicine Hat riding sends a powerful message.

Smith is one of 24 members of the United Conservative Party caucus who had petitions launched against them late last year.

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VanSnick had said she was doing it because Smith was ignoring residents and experts when developing policies, a claim the premier denied and pushed back against.

So far, none of the petitions targeting members of Smith’s caucus have reached their required number of signatures.

More coming.