“I think it was deeply hurtful for Ukrainian Canadians here in Alberta,” she said Thursday in Edmonton, noting that her own Ukrainian-Canadian family living in the province was also hurt by Smith’s comments.
Read more: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith apologizes for comments about Russia-Ukraine war
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Apologizes For Comments About Russia-Ukraine War
Earlier this year, during a live question-and-answer session on a social networking site, Smith suggested that the only way the war would end was if Ukraine remained “neutral.” “I think the only answer for Ukraine is neutrality,” he said in April, before winning the UCP leadership contest. Story continues below ad “There are thriving nations that have gotten by on neutrality.” In a statement on Tuesday, Smith apologized for the “ill-informed” comments – a day after she tried to play down statements from her past. “My knowledge and opinion on this matter has evolved drastically since then and I apologize for those earlier comments,” the prime minister said. Today, I reaffirm my condemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and apologize in full for my previous comments. pic.twitter.com/bCpwiRV5Dz — Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) October 18, 2022 According to the 2016 census, Alberta was home to more than 27 percent of Canada’s 1.36 million Ukrainian Canadians, second only to Ontario. Current trend
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“I know Albertans, maybe especially people in northern Alberta, have a deep understanding of what’s going on in Ukraine,” Freeland said. Story continues below ad “As Albertans, as Canadians, it is very important to defend Ukraine.” Freeland was in Edmonton visiting a labor union and spoke Thursday to provide an update on Canada’s economy, warning of a “tough time ahead.” “Our economy will slow down. There will be people whose mortgage payments will increase. Our unemployment rate will no longer be at an all-time low,” he said. 1:52 Danielle Smith apologizes for comments about Russia-Ukraine war, but some are not happy Despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine contributing to the rising cost of living around the world, according to Freeland, it is also accelerating the world’s green transition, she said. “Europeans are absolutely committed to accelerating the green transition,” said Freeland. “I think we can all understand why the rest of the world is looking at Europe and saying, ‘let’s move as fast as we can to end our dependence on the oil majors.’ Story continues below ad
Read more: Ukraine aid fundraiser disputes Danielle Smith’s apology over Russian invasion comments
Russia invaded Ukraine nearly eight months ago, and for the past two weeks, Russia has blockaded Ukraine’s critical infrastructure with attacks using missiles, self-destructive explosive drones and other weapons as Russian forces are forced back on the ground. On Wednesday, rocket fire and shelling of energy businesses left more villages, towns and parts of two Ukrainian cities without power, authorities said, tightening energy pressure that threatens misery for millions in the winter. –with files from Adam Toy of Global News and The Associated Press © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
title: “Danielle Smith S Russia Ukraine War Comments Horrifying Freeland " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-18” author: “Ron Briggs”
“I think it was deeply hurtful for Ukrainian Canadians here in Alberta,” she said Thursday in Edmonton, noting that her own Ukrainian-Canadian family living in the province was also hurt by Smith’s comments.
Read more: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith apologizes for comments about Russia-Ukraine war
read more
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Apologizes For Comments About Russia-Ukraine War
Earlier this year, during a live question-and-answer session on a social networking site, Smith suggested that the only way the war would end was if Ukraine remained “neutral.” “I think the only answer for Ukraine is neutrality,” he said in April, before winning the UCP leadership contest. Story continues below ad “There are thriving nations that have gotten by on neutrality.” In a statement on Tuesday, Smith apologized for the “ill-informed” comments – a day after she tried to play down statements from her past. “My knowledge and opinion on this matter has evolved drastically since then and I apologize for those earlier comments,” the prime minister said. Today, I reaffirm my condemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and apologize in full for my previous comments. pic.twitter.com/bCpwiRV5Dz — Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) October 18, 2022 According to the 2016 census, Alberta was home to more than 27 percent of Canada’s 1.36 million Ukrainian Canadians, second only to Ontario. Current trend
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“I know Albertans, maybe especially people in northern Alberta, have a deep understanding of what’s going on in Ukraine,” Freeland said. Story continues below ad “As Albertans, as Canadians, it is very important to defend Ukraine.” Freeland was in Edmonton visiting a labor union and spoke Thursday to provide an update on Canada’s economy, warning of a “tough time ahead.” “Our economy will slow down. There will be people whose mortgage payments will increase. Our unemployment rate will no longer be at an all-time low,” he said. 1:52 Danielle Smith apologizes for comments about Russia-Ukraine war, but some are not happy Despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine contributing to the rising cost of living around the world, according to Freeland, it is also accelerating the world’s green transition, she said. “Europeans are absolutely committed to accelerating the green transition,” said Freeland. “I think we can all understand why the rest of the world is looking at Europe and saying, ‘let’s move as fast as we can to end our dependence on the oil majors.’ Story continues below ad
Read more: Ukraine aid fundraiser disputes Danielle Smith’s apology over Russian invasion comments
Russia invaded Ukraine nearly eight months ago, and for the past two weeks, Russia has blockaded Ukraine’s critical infrastructure with attacks using missiles, self-destructive explosive drones and other weapons as Russian forces are forced back on the ground. On Wednesday, rocket fire and shelling of energy businesses left more villages, towns and parts of two Ukrainian cities without power, authorities said, tightening energy pressure that threatens misery for millions in the winter. –with files from Adam Toy of Global News and The Associated Press © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
title: “Danielle Smith S Russia Ukraine War Comments Horrifying Freeland " ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-31” author: “Joe Carroll”
“I think it was deeply hurtful for Ukrainian Canadians here in Alberta,” she said Thursday in Edmonton, noting that her own Ukrainian-Canadian family living in the province was also hurt by Smith’s comments.
Read more: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith apologizes for comments about Russia-Ukraine war
read more
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Apologizes For Comments About Russia-Ukraine War
Earlier this year, during a live question-and-answer session on a social networking site, Smith suggested that the only way the war would end was if Ukraine remained “neutral.” “I think the only answer for Ukraine is neutrality,” he said in April, before winning the UCP leadership contest. Story continues below ad “There are thriving nations that have gotten by on neutrality.” In a statement on Tuesday, Smith apologized for the “ill-informed” comments – a day after she tried to play down statements from her past. “My knowledge and opinion on this matter has evolved drastically since then and I apologize for those earlier comments,” the prime minister said. Today, I reaffirm my condemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and apologize in full for my previous comments. pic.twitter.com/bCpwiRV5Dz — Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) October 18, 2022 According to the 2016 census, Alberta was home to more than 27 percent of Canada’s 1.36 million Ukrainian Canadians, second only to Ontario. Current trend
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“I know Albertans, maybe especially people in northern Alberta, have a deep understanding of what’s going on in Ukraine,” Freeland said. Story continues below ad “As Albertans, as Canadians, it is very important to defend Ukraine.” Freeland was in Edmonton visiting a labor union and spoke Thursday to provide an update on Canada’s economy, warning of a “tough time ahead.” “Our economy will slow down. There will be people whose mortgage payments will increase. Our unemployment rate will no longer be at an all-time low,” he said. 1:52 Danielle Smith apologizes for comments about Russia-Ukraine war, but some are not happy Despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine contributing to the rising cost of living around the world, according to Freeland, it is also accelerating the world’s green transition, she said. “Europeans are absolutely committed to accelerating the green transition,” said Freeland. “I think we can all understand why the rest of the world is looking at Europe and saying, ‘let’s move as fast as we can to end our dependence on the oil majors.’ Story continues below ad
Read more: Ukraine aid fundraiser disputes Danielle Smith’s apology over Russian invasion comments
Russia invaded Ukraine nearly eight months ago, and for the past two weeks, Russia has blockaded Ukraine’s critical infrastructure with attacks using missiles, self-destructive explosive drones and other weapons as Russian forces are forced back on the ground. On Wednesday, rocket fire and shelling of energy businesses left more villages, towns and parts of two Ukrainian cities without power, authorities said, tightening energy pressure that threatens misery for millions in the winter. –with files from Adam Toy of Global News and The Associated Press © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
