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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
- Jun 4, 2026
A $2.5-million investment in the Community Pathways to Justice grant will support survivors of gender-based violence and advance the 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence.
- Jun 2, 2026
Alberta’s government is investing in critical infrastructure and technology to strengthen death investigations and provide faster answers for grieving families.
- May 15, 2026
Nominations are now open for the Alberta Community Justice Awards, recognizing the people and organizations helping make communities safer.