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
Key Offices
Premier | Hon. Danielle Smith |
Speaker | Hon. Nathan Cooper |
Minister of Justice | Hon. Tyler Shandro |
Minister of Finance/President of Treasury Board | Hon. Travis Toews |
Legislative Branch
Seats | 87 |
United Conservative Party | 48 |
New Democrat | 38 |
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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