This spring session, Alberta’s government delivered on its commitment to put Albertans first with a legislative agenda that included 18 bills focused on protecting Albertans, strengthening the economy and ensuring Alberta maintains its reputation as the best place to live, work and raise a family.
Protecting those who call Alberta home was a key priority throughout the spring session. Alberta’s government took action to strengthen protections for children and families by setting expectations for neutrality in classrooms and reinforcing safe and respectful learning environments for both students and teachers. New legislation also introduced provincewide public library standards to ensure materials with explicit visual content cannot be accessed by children without parental consent.
Alberta’s government also moved to protect vulnerable Albertans by creating stronger safeguards for medical assistance in dying (MAID). Legislation was also passed to expand access to preventative testing, improve access to life-saving addiction treatment medications, and complete Alberta’s health system refocusing.
Other measures to protect Albertans included protecting consumers from hidden or misleading tourism fees, continuing implementation of the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service, and establishing provincial oversight of immigration to crack down on abuse by bad actors and restore confidence in the immigration system. Additionally, Alberta’s government updated the Animal Protection Act, putting in place stronger protections for animals in distress or at risk of distress.
“Our government has worked to bring forward and pass legislation that will make real changes that better the lives of Albertans and strengthen our reputation as the best place to do business. Now that the sitting has come to an end, I am even more confident that Alberta is headed in the right direction, maintaining its position as an economic leader and continuing to create opportunity, growth and prosperity for Albertans.”
Alberta’s economy continues to lead the nation and building on Alberta’s reputation as Canada’s economic engine was another major focus of the spring session. This included legislation to speed up major project approvals, expand interprovincial trade opportunities and reduce barriers that slow down business growth and investment.
The Expedited 120-Day Approvals Act created faster, more predictable timelines for major project approvals, helping attract investment and create jobs across the province. The Interprovincial Trade Mutual Recognition Act will help Alberta businesses access markets across Canada more easily by reducing unnecessary trade barriers.
Alberta’s government also passed the Alberta Whisky Act, establishing clear standards for Alberta Whisky, creating a branded, high-quality product that can be recognized around the world. Also, through the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, Albertans will no longer have to change their clocks twice a year for daylight saving time, reducing frustration for families and businesses.
This session also included action to strengthen Alberta’s justice system and recognize those who serve. Government passed a motion calling for a more collaborative approach to appointing superior court judges, while another unanimously passed motion urged the federal government to establish a process to recognize eligible veterans with the Canadian Victoria Cross.
Looking ahead, Alberta’s government will continue focusing on protecting Albertans, strengthening essential services, growing the economy and creating opportunity across the province.