Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney miss Stanley Cup Final amid busy G7 plans

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney will not be at Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers. Danielle Smith had offered Carney a place to watch the game with her. But they are too busy. The G7 summit is approaching in Alberta. Their calendars are filled. Danielle Smith’s office said they cannot go. Hockey supporters will attend the game. However, the leaders will not show up.The Press Secretary of the Premier provided the explanation. His name is Sam Blackett. According to him, the G7 summit requires their whole time. Danielle Smith and Mark Carney both have to work on it. It is a highly significant event. There will be world leaders visiting Alberta. Planning, meetings, and security are needed. There is no time for hockey.Danielle Smith has extended an invitation to Game 5 to Mark Carney. She wished to see the Oilers with him. Their calendars are filled, though. Sam Blackett explained it is not feasible now. The offer was courteous, but they cannot go. Their duties as leaders first.Also Read: Alberta's Separation From Canada: Danielle Smith Says She Wants To Take Risk Because...Danielle Smith also mentioned that she will not go to any of the games of the Stanley Cup Final. She is busy with work. She wants to ensure that the G7 summit is successful. There are no alterations in her schedule. Hockey is thrilling for most individuals. But Danielle Smith is avoiding the games.Mark Carney is also not idle. He has lots of work as the Prime Minister. He needs to assist in guiding the country. He is also a major participant in the summit. Top leaders from numerous countries will gather in Alberta. It is a very rare occurrence.Fans will continue to travel to Rogers Place arena. They will still support the Oilers. Game 5 is crucial. The team requires a victory. But the premier and prime minister will not attend. They will mind their work while fans get entertained on the ice.