True North, a right-wing media outlet, promoted the event on social media as "the most important free speech event of the year." Media outlets were denied entry to the event and were unable to hear the premier's speech. Smith at the True North event Premier Danielle Smith defended her decision to speak at the "True North" event held in Calgary on Saturday. Postmedia Calgary archive Article content Premier Danielle Smith defended her decision to speak at a private "True North" event in northeast Calgary on Saturday, saying she was there to persuade those who support a binding vote on a separation resolution to back remaining in Canada. Published Oct 10, 2026 Source: Calgary Sun