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Minister Kaycee Madu
Kaycee Madu was sworn in as Minister of Justice and Solicitor General on August 25, 2020.
Accomplishments
Alberta’s government passed legislation that prohibits carding and standardizes street checks.
The Emergency Alberta Security Infrastructure Program (E-ASIP) grant provides emergency, one-time funding for facility-related security needs due to a specific, immediate risk to the facility or the people who use the facility.
Key information
- Check online to see if a locksmith is licensed with the Business Query and Licence Status search.
- 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
Alberta’s budget is focused on protecting lives and livelihoods, investing in health care, preparing for recovery and spending responsibly.
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.
Clare's Law
People at risk of domestic violence have the right to get information about potentially harmful intimate partners. Read about Clare's Law in Alberta.
Latest news
- Aug 26, 2021
In response to the Fair Deal Panel report, Alberta’s government is asserting provincial authority by appointing a chief firearms officer to stand up for the rights of law-abiding firearms owners.
- Aug 09, 2021
Funding for infrastructure projects at five justice-related facilities will improve access to justice and support more than 200 good-paying jobs in Calgary.
- Jul 30, 2021
Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu, Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Community and Social Services Jason Luan, Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen and Associate Minister of Status of Women Whitney Issik issued the following statements on World Day against Trafficking in Persons: