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Minister RJ Sigurdson
RJ Sigurdson was sworn in as Minister of Affordability and Utilities on May 21, 2026.
Mandate letters
The Premier's mandate letters to the Minister of Affordability and Utilities outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.
Read the mandate letter Read the nuclear energy mandate letter
Our responsibilities
The ministry:
- leads and coordinates government’s ongoing efforts to make everyday life more affordable
- manages and develops policy for the development of the province's utilities sector
- oversees a reliable and affordable electricity system for Albertans
Latest news
- Apr 22, 2026
Alberta’s government is releasing the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel’s report, which will guide next steps on enabling nuclear energy in the province.
- Mar 6, 2026
Alberta joins numerous provinces across Canada in an interprovincial-territorial agreement to strengthen grid reliability and energy security.
- Mar 3, 2026
Albertans have one more opportunity to share their thoughts on adding nuclear energy to Alberta’s energy mix by completing an online survey.