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Lisa Young, Professor of Political Science, University of Calgary

BIZARRE: How danielle smith won in alberta and what it means for canada - What They Never Told You

Danielle Smith celebrates after being chosen as the new leader of the United Conservative Party and next Alberta premier in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Danielle Smith rode a wave of Alberta populism to win the United Conservative Party leadership on the sixth ballot.

When she is sworn in as premier, she will be a new and potentially disruptive force in Canadian politics.

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