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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.
The Property Rights Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 3) stops people from taking ownership of someone else’s property through occupation.
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
Ministry information
Publications
Resources
- Alberta budget
- ASIRT news releases
- Legislation
- List of public agencies
- Personal information bank directories
- Media inquiries
Social media
In focus
Alberta Police Service transition study
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
- Sep 20, 2023
Minister of Justice Mickey Amery and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement on federal bail legislation:
- Sep 11, 2023
New targeted prosecution units and stricter bail protocol will make offenders accountable for their actions and better protect Albertans from violent criminal activity.
- Aug 28, 2023
Justice James A. Hunter has been appointed chief justice of the Alberta Court of Justice effective Sept. 1.
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