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Minister Matt Jones
Matt Jones was sworn in as Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services on May 16, 2025.
Mandate letter
The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.
Latest news
- Dec 19, 2025
Ministers Matt Jones and Adriana LaGrange issued a statement on Alberta’s health system, highlighting how it is managing seasonal pressures and patient care:
- Nov 24, 2025
Alberta is introducing a dual practice health care model to increase options and shorten wait times while maintaining strong protection for publicly funded services.
- Nov 14, 2025
Alberta’s Acute Care Action Plan will add over 1,000 new hospital beds, deliver 50,000 more surgeries, improve capacity and patient flow so Albertans can access care faster.