This article was originally composed by the staff at The Canadian Press and was posted on January 19, 2025. The content provides an update on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who had plans to attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. However, due to extreme cold weather in Washington, D.C., the premier will no longer be in attendance.

Danielle Smith was set to spend five days in Washington on a diplomatic mission, which included attending the inaugural ceremony. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen weather conditions, her press secretary, Sam Blackett, has announced that the event has been moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda. This change has caused many ticket holders, including Smith, to be unable to attend in person.

Despite this change of plans, Smith is still scheduled to participate in an event at the Canadian Embassy. While in Washington, Smith has been engaging with political and energy industry leaders, advocating for a period of partnership.

Earlier in the week, Smith made headlines when she diverged from her fellow premiers and the prime minister. She refused to sign a joint statement that declared every possible strategy, including energy exports, as potential responses to Trump’s threat of imposing tariffs on Canadian goods.

For those interested in investing or closely following Canadian politics, this development reflects Smith’s independent stance and her commitment to the energy sector. It also highlights the dynamic and unpredictable nature of international relations, particularly in the current political climate.

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