Alberta Premier Danielle Smith spoke after Wednesday’s First Ministers’ Meeting, focusing on the fentanyl crisis and border security. She announced Alberta’s plans to appoint a fentanyl czar and secure additional federal funding for law enforcement. Smith also highlighted efforts to target fentanyl dealers and expand recovery treatment centres in Edmonton and Calgary. She called for a federal election once the Liberal Party chooses a new leader, urging a vote by March to strengthen Canada’s position in negotiating a new Canada-U.S. trade agreement.