COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
- Public health restrictions: Alberta entered Step 2 on March 1.
- Book your vaccine: Albertans 5+ can get it now. Get third dose when eligible.
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Minister Tyler Shandro
Tyler Shandro was appointed Minister of Justice and Solicitor General on February 25, 2022.
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
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- List of public agencies
- Personal information bank directories
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- Ministry staff directory
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In focus
Budget 2022 is moving Alberta forward by building health system capacity, getting more Albertans working, and balancing the budget.
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
- May 27, 2022
Two new hate crimes community liaisons will help connect groups affected by hate crimes with the justice system to help protect vulnerable Albertans.
- May 26, 2022
Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro has directed Edmonton’s mayor to develop a public safety plan and increase policing to address violence in downtown Edmonton.
- May 25, 2022
Alberta’s government has appointed Collin May as chief of the Alberta Human Rights Commission and Tribunals to lead the work of protecting Albertans from discrimination.