In question period on March 25, Naheed Nenshi was still asking about the gifts the Premier accepted from the Saudi government. Including the gold cat.

Naheed Nenshi Leader of the Official Opposition

Of course, while at CERAWeek the Premier's chief of staff had an aneurysm on Twitter talking about golden cats.

Alberta Hansard, March 25, 2026

Danielle Smith Premier of Alberta

Mr. Speaker, the only one who was having an aneurysm was the man across the aisle. I watched him flailing his arms and bulging his eyes as he talked about a gold cat that turned out to be made of copper.

Alberta Hansard, March 25, 2026

The cat in question. Copper, says the Premier.

So I watched her, too.

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