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Premier Danielle Smith spoke to an agricultural conference in Medicine Hat. (Office of the Premier)
ALBERTA GOVERNMENT

‘Fight for your interests’: Premier says she’s got the agriculture sector’s back

Nov 22, 2023 | 3:58 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Premier Danielle Smith told those at an agricultural conference in Medicine Hat on Wednesday she had their back.

Smith added she would fight the federal government on behalf of agriculture workers in a pre-recorded address to the 2023 Agricultural Connections Conference.

Premier Danielle Smith sent a pre-recorded message. (Office of the Premier)

“As your premier, I will always defend the incredible work of our agricultural community and fight for your interests,” Smith said.

“That includes standing up against Ottawa’s ideas to limit fertilizer usage and push unaffordable electricity onto our producers.”

Smith also gave her support to former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall, who was slated to speak at the conference.