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Minister Dan Williams
Dan Williams was sworn in as Minister of Mental Health and Addiction and Deputy House Leader on June 9, 2023.
Mandate letter
The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Mental Health and Addiction outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.
Our responsibilities
Supports Albertans experiencing addiction and mental health challenges by:
- implementing a comprehensive recovery-oriented system of care
- increasing access to evidence-based services and supports
- funding community-based programs and services
- licensing addiction and mental health service providers
- ensuring mental health and addiction services are safe and high quality
Latest news
- Apr 24, 2024
Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams will engage with international drug policy experts in Lisbon, Portugal, and San Patrignano, Italy.
- Apr 9, 2024
Alberta’s government is establishing the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence (CoRE) to inform best practices in mental health and addiction services.
- Apr 4, 2024
The governments of Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan are establishing a partnership to build systems of care focused on recovery.