The Canadian media are reporting that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has made the journey to Mar-A-Lago to meet with Donald Trump in advance of his assumption of the Presidency next week.

From the CTV coverage:

Smith posted an update on social media Sunday, including photos of herself with Trump and Dragon’s Den star Kevin O’Leary.

“We had a friendly and constructive conversation,” Smith said, “during which I emphasized the mutual importance of the U.S. – Canadian energy relationship, and specifically, how hundreds of thousands of American jobs are supported by energy exports from Alberta.”

Smith added that she also spoke with a number of “key allies” of the incoming administration and was encouraged to hear their support for a “strong energy and security relationship with Canada.”

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Welcome to the last week of advance.

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• Alberta premier Danielle Smith meets with Trump at impromptu Mar-a-Lago visit (CTV)