PESTLE Analysis
Macro-environmental factors affecting Premier Danielle Smith
Threat Level: HIGH
Score: 5.8/10
PESTLE Factor Overview
Political
9/10
WorseningCRITICAL - Separatist crisis, federal tensions
Economic
6/10
MixedMODERATE - Growth with risks
Social
5/10
WorseningMODERATE - Healthcare crisis, polarization
Technological
4/10
ImprovingLOW-MODERATE - AI leadership emerging
Legal
5/10
MixedMODERATE - Reforms underway
Environmental
6/10
ImprovingMODERATE-HIGH - Policy shifts
Critical Recent Developments
Jan 29-30, 2026
Separatist meetings with Trump officials revealed
CRITICAL
Jan 30, 2026
Dennis Modry claims Smith discussed leading independent Alberta
HIGH
Jan 11, 2026
Liaison Strategies poll: UCP 46%, NDP 44%
NEUTRAL
Jan 31, 2026
Federal Conservative convention in Calgary
NEUTRAL
Nov 27, 2025
Canada-Alberta MOU signed
POSITIVE