Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is granted security clearance to receive briefings from Canada’s Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), according to reporting from Canadian outlets. Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis says the approval includes a requirement for a dedicated, secure location for receiving sensitive intelligence. Ellis states that a “safe room” has been built in the Alberta legislature to meet the condition tied to Smith’s security clearance. The briefings are intended to provide the premier with information relevant to national security matters handled by CSIS. Both outlets describe the clearance decision as being formally approved and linked to the establishment of controlled briefing arrangements at the legislature. The reporting does not provide additional details about the scope of the briefings, their frequency, or the specific security level granted, but it confirms that CSIS briefings are part of Smith’s access following the clearance approval and that facilities have been arranged to support it. The information reflects statements attributed to Ellis and the announcement of Smith’s clearance status.