When religious leaders get involved in elections, it is usually with a reactionary social agenda.

Vanier Children's Services and Diocesan Catholic Social Services in London Ontario and served on the board of governors for the University of Western Ontario. Smith later served as Chief Government Whip. Thomas Walkom wrote a newspaper column about this matter entitled "Even Decent Politicians May Need to Resign".

Smith lives in London Ontario with her husband Don Smith. Smith was educated at St. She was re-elected by an increased majority in the 1987 election and appointed to cabinet as Solicitor General on September 29 1987.