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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 59 MIN

Danielle Smith's NEW AI Data Centre Video | What She Didn't Want You To Know

from The Political Orphans · host Nico Lagan

Danielle Smith released a video today addressing six questions Albertans have been asking about the Meta AI data centre. What she conveniently left out is where this story actually gets interesting.She never mentioned the $70 billion Wonder Valley project — the largest AI data centre in the world, also being built in Alberta. She called the levy "no taxpayer backstop," but didn't mention it doesn't start collecting until December 2026, and companies can offset it entirely through existing tax credits. She touted a 6% drop in your transmission bill — which works out to about $1.80 a month. And she never once mentioned Mark Carney's AI For All program, the $200 billion federal strategy that explains exactly who these data centres are really being built for.Tonight I break down her video question by question — what she said, what the numbers actually mean, and why Alberta becoming the centre of Canada's AI infrastructure might make separation a lot harder than anyone's admitting.💲This show is 100% listener funded. No corporate, government or political money, just you! Support independent media by becoming a monthly contributor or one time support 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/nicolagan🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and CLICK THAT BELL to support independent media that doesn't take government handouts. Turn on notifications so you never miss a deep dive.🚨Got breaking news or guest suggestions? Contact: [email protected]🔴 LIVE Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7PM EST: youtube.com/@realnicolaganFollow Nico Lagan▶️ youtube.com/@RealNicoLagan📸 instagram.com/realnicolagan📡 rumble.com/c/RealNicoLagan🐦 x.com/realnicolagan#nicolagan #thepoliticalorphans #DanielleSmith #Alberta #AIDataCentre #Meta #WonderValley #AlbertaIndependence #AIForAll #MarkCarney #Canada

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