Documents obtained by CHAT News from the organizers of a recall petition against Danielle Smith show that Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer is satisfied that the requirements for approval of the recall petition application have been met.

The letter is shown to have been sent by Elections Alberta on Dec. 2, 2025, to Heather Van Snick, Premier Smith, and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Ric McIver.

The application statement by Van Snick reads:

“I respectfully request the recall of Danielle Smith, MLA of Brooks-Medicine Hat. Ms. Smith does not live in our community, has no meaningful history here, and has shown little effort to understand the people she was elected to represent. Effective leadership requires genuine connection and consistent engagement, both absent in her tenure. D

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