OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday singled out Alberta Premier Danielle Smith as being the only provincial leader to act against Canada’s national interest, after she refused to sign a statement supporting the country’s approach to incoming U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs.

Trudeau says he doesn't "blame" Smith for speaking up for her province's oil patch, but said every other premier "chose to put Canada first"{ai:summary}<p>Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for being the only provincial leader not to support Canada's stance on potential tariffs from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. He accused her of acting against the national interest. </p><p>#politics</p>

Trudeau singles out Alberta premier for not putting 'Canada first' in break with other provinces

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