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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
Social media
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
- Apr 07, 2020
Bill 8, the Protecting Survivors of Human Trafficking Act will introduce tough new measures to help address human trafficking and better protect and empower survivors.
- Mar 03, 2020
New funding will expand the Blood Tribe safe withdrawal site and give local police the tools they need to keep Indigenous Albertans safe.
- Mar 02, 2020
A new drug treatment court in Lethbridge will help support addiction treatment and recovery, while increased funding for police will target drug traffickers and suppliers.