Premier Danielle Smith said she is “disappointed” an election wasn’t called after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his pending resignation on Monday. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has granted Trudeau’s request to prorogue Parliament until March 24,

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it's "irresponsible and selfish" for resigning Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to delay calling a federal election, and that it's now up to Canada's premiers to advocate for the country in U.