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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
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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
- Jul 22, 2024
Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Coetzee-Khan, issued the following statement about data produced by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME):
- Jul 3, 2024
Minister of Justice Mickey Amery issued the following statement on the current state of legal aid services in Alberta:
- Jun 21, 2024
The new St. Paul Healing to Wellness Court will provide Indigenous people in the area with access to a culturally relevant, restorative and holistic approach to justice.