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Minister Doug Schweitzer
Doug Schweitzer was sworn in as minister of Justice and Solicitor General on April 30, 2019.
Accomplishments
Alberta is adding more than 500 RCMP positions in rural communities and fostering new public safety partnerships with municipalities.
Alberta is strengthening protections for law-abiding Albertans and their property to help combat rural crime.
Key information
- Check online to see if a locksmith is licensed on the Business and individual licence page .
- Are you eligible for the Maintenance Enforcement Program?
- Find out why every Albertan over the age of 18 should have a personal directive.
Our responsibilities
Promoting safe communities by:
- providing custodial and community supervision
- 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
- ASIRT news releases
- Legislation
- List of public agencies
- Personal information bank directories
- Media inquiries
- Ministry staff directory
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In focus
Report a poacher
Play a role in protecting our fish and wildlife resources and natural surroundings by reporting suspicious or illegal activity.
Rural Crime Announcement
The province is standing up for rural Albertans by acting on concerns to deter crime, reinforce property rights and give victims a stronger voice in the justice system.
Notice to intervenors
Read the Notice to Intervenors regarding the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA) Reference.
Latest news
- Aug 04, 2020
Alberta Sheriffs have closed a drug house that had been a centre of disturbances and criminal complaints within a Calgary neighbourhood.
- Jul 30, 2020
Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney and Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz issued the following joint statement on World Day against Trafficking in Persons.
- Jun 23, 2020
In order to get a fair deal for Albertans, Bill 26, the Constitutional Referendum Amendment Act, would allow the government to seek Albertans’ guidance on initiatives beyond constitutional matters.