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 | Jason Kenney |
| Speaker | Nathan Cooper |
| Minister of Justice/Solicitor General | Kaycee Madu |
| Minister of Finance/President of Treasury Board | Travis Toews |
Legislative Branch
| Seats | 87 |
| United Conservative Party | 62 |
| New Democrat | 24 |
| 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 | Catherine A. Fraser |
| Number of Justices | 20 |
| Method of Selection | Appointed by federal government |
In conjunction with the 76th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC), the MLC Criminal Justice &…
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In conjunction with the 76th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC), the MLC Midwest-Canada Relations Committee…
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Sessions will be held in conjunction with the 76th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC), which will be held July 10-13 in Wichita, Kan.
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Sessions will be held in conjunction with this summer's 76th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC).
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Sessions will be held in conjunction with this summer's 76th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC).
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An event for all legislators from the region's states and provinces
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A webinar hosted by the Midwestern Legislative Conference Education and Health & Human Services committees.
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A webinar hosted by the Midwestern Legislative Conference Agriculture & Natural Resources and Education committees.
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The Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) is the only leadership training program designed exclusively for Midwestern legislators.
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Hosted by the MLC Midwest-Canada Trade Subcommittee
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Hosted by the MLC Midwest-Canada Energy Subcommittee and MLC Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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