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 |
News
Past Events
Oct
1-5
The Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) is the only leadership training program designed exclusively for Midwestern legislators.
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Oct
13
Hosted by the MLC Midwest-Canada Trade Subcommittee
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Sep
21
Hosted by the MLC Midwest-Canada Energy Subcommittee and MLC Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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Jul
13-14
Hosted by the MLC Midwest-Canada Energy Subcommittee and MLC Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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May
7
Hosted by the MLC Midwest-Canada Relations
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