Alberta
Alberta is one of three Canadian provinces that is an affiliate of CSG’s Midwestern Legislative Conference. Our snapshot provides information on the provincial government of Alberta and its legislature.
Snapshot (as of March 2026)
Key Offices
| Premier | Hon. Danielle Smith |
| Speaker | Hon. Ric McIver |
| Minister of Justice | Hon. Mickey Amery |
| Minister of Finance/President of Treasury Board | Hon. Nate Horner |
Legislative Branch
| Seats | 87 |
| United Conservative Caucus | 47 |
| New Democratic Party | 38 |
| Progressive Tory Party | 1 |
| Independent | 1 |
| Eligible Elector Population | 2,615,052 |
| Length of term | A general election is to be held between March 1st and May 31st every fourth year. The Lieutenant Governor, on the advice and consent of the premier, may dissolve the Legislative Assembly and call a general election at any point before an upcoming fixed election date. |
| Term limits | No term limits |
Judicial Branch
| Highest Court | The Court of Appeal |
| Chief Justice | Ritu Khullar |
| Number of Justices | 14 |
| Method of Selection | Appointed by federal government |
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