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Minister Mickey Amery
Mickey Amery was sworn in as Minister of Justice and Deputy House Leader on June 9, 2023.
Mandate letter
The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Justice outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.
Accomplishments
The Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act allows Alberta to fight harmful federal laws and defend the constitutional federal-provincial division of powers.
Developed the online Family resolution hub to give options for resolving family disputes possibly avoiding court.
Our responsibilities
Promoting safe communities by:
- prosecuting serious and violent crime cases
Improving access to justice by:
- sharing information to help resolve legal issues
- providing legal representation for those in need
Providing legal and strategic services to government by:
- representing ministries in matters before the courts and tribunals
- drafting public government bills, regulations and orders-in-council
In focus
We are studying whether a made-in-Alberta provincial police service can improve public safety and build safer communities for everyone in Alberta, no matter where they live.
Latest news
- Apr 24, 2025
The new Red Deer Justice Centre will help Albertans resolve their legal matters faster.
- Apr 9, 2025
Two new appointments, one in the Edmonton Region and one in the Southern Region, will strengthen judicial capacity across Alberta.
- Mar 19, 2025
Proposed amendments to the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act will defend Alberta from the federal government’s emissions cap.