Brian Zinchuk is editor and owner of Pipeline Online
Perhaps one of Canada’s best shots at not getting strangled by American tariffs is convincing President-elect Trump is convincing him, directly, that the US depends on Canadian, and in particular, Albertan oil.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to go to Washington for several days to attend his inauguration. But she posted on X on Sunday, Jan. 12 that she actually spent time with him, directly, at his golf resort of Mar-a-Lago, which has been functioning as the staging area for the new administration.
Here are her X posts in that respect:
Over the last 24 hours I had the opportunity to meet President @realdonaldtrump at Mar-a-Lago last night and at his golf club this morning. We had a friendly and constructive conversation during which I emphasized the mutual importance of the U.S. – Canadian energy relationship, and specifically, how hundreds of thousands of American jobs are supported by energy exports from Alberta. I was also able to have similar discussions with several key allies of the incoming administration and was encouraged to hear their support for a strong energy and security relationship with Canada. On behalf of Albertans, I will continue to engage in constructive dialogue and diplomacy with the incoming administration and elected federal and state officials from both parties, and will do all I can to further Alberta’s and Canada’s interests. The United States and Canada are both proud and independent nations with one of the most important security alliances on earth and the largest economic partnership in history. We need to preserve our independence while we grow this critical partnership for the benefit of Canadians and Americans for generations to come.
Over the last 24 hours I had the opportunity to meet President @realdonaldtrump at Mar-a-Lago last night and at his golf club this morning.
We had a friendly and constructive conversation during which I emphasized the mutual importance of the U.S. – Canadian energy… pic.twitter.com/TPgCB8kATP
— Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) January 12, 2025
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For the record, it appears she may have had more face time with the incoming president than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did. And note the presence of Kevin O’Leary in the photos posted. Photos were also posted with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson.
Great day with the #President. A gracious host. And, he shot a 68! My recommendation, try the Trump Burger! @ABDanielleSmith @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/bzKv1bViMF
— Kevin O'Leary aka Mr. Wonderful (@kevinolearytv) January 12, 2025
Kevin O'Leary, Danielle Smith and Jordan Peterson are at Mar-a-Lago.
Do you think they'll do a better job defending our country to Trump than Trudeau did? pic.twitter.com/McML7eBdTp
— Canada Proud (@WeAreCanProud) January 12, 2025
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Watch out for the upcoming Pipeline Online Grimes Sales & Service podcast, with the first episode schedule for 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20.