Notifications

Government mail service may be affected by the Canada Post labour disruption. Learn about how critical government mail will be handled.

Indigenous consultation contacts

First Nations, Metis Settlements and Credibly Asserted Métis Communities consultation timelines and contacts.

Suspension of Canada post rotating strikes

With the suspension of the Canada Post rotating strikes, the Aboriginal Consultation Office (ACO) will resume accepting the delivery of information packages to Indigenous communities in accordance with the official consultation contacts listing. This will take effect on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

2026 government holidays

The following days do not count as Government of Alberta working days when calculating consultation timelines.

Table 1. Government of Alberta holidays not counted as working days.

DateHoliday
Thursday, January 1, 2026New Year’s Day
Monday, February 16, 2026Family Day
Friday, April 3, 2026Good Friday
Monday, April 6, 2026Easter Monday
Monday, May 18, 2026Victoria Day
Wednesday, July 1, 2026Canada Day
Monday, August 3, 2026Heritage Day
Monday, September 7, 2026Labour Day
Wednesday, September 30, 2026National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Monday, October 12, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026Remembrance Day
Thursday, December 24, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027*Holiday Office Closure*

*Consultation timelines pause for the holidays to be determined at a later date and posted on this webpage.

Official consultation contacts listing

First Nations and Metis (Metis Settlements and Credibly Asserted Métis Communities) consultation contacts: