The cabinet is the framework in which members of Executive Council put government policies into practice. Beyond approving Orders in Council, cabinet ratifies policy matters and is the final authority on issues related to the day-to-day operation of government. The Premier chairs cabinet and chooses Alberta's cabinet ministers.
Alberta's cabinet is made up of the following ministers.
Rachel Anne Notley
Rachel Notley is the Premier of Alberta and President of Executive Council.
Rachel leads Alberta's first New Democratic government, with a strong majority and a diverse caucus including the highest percentage of women of any government in Canada. She was sworn in as Alberta's 17th Premier on May 24, 2015.
Sarah Marjorie Hoffman
Sarah Hoffman is the Deputy Premier and Minister of Health.
Sarah was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Glenora on May 5, 2015. She was appointed Minister of Health on May 24, 2015, and was also named Deputy Premier on February 2, 2016.
Brian Mason
Brian Mason is the Minister of Infrastructure, the Minister of Transportation and the Government House Leader.
Brian was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood in a 2000 by-election. He was sworn in as the Minister of Infrastructure and as the Minister of Transportation on May 24, 2015.
Read Brian Mason's full biography
David Manson Eggen
David Eggen is the Minister of Education.
David was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Calder on April 23, 2012. He was sworn in as the Minister of Education on May 24, 2015.
Deron Bilous
Deron Bilous is the Deputy Government House Leader and Minister of Economic Development and Trade.
Deron was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Beverly-Clareview on April 23, 2012. He was sworn in as Minister of Economic Development and Trade on October 22, 2015.
Read Deron Bilous' full biography
Contact the Minister of Economic Development and Trade
Joseph Anthony Ceci
Joseph Ceci is the President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance.
Joe was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-Fort on May 5, 2015. He was appointed to serve as President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance on May 24, 2015.
Kathleen Teresa Ganley
Kathleen Ganley is the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General.
Kathleen was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-Buffalo on May 5, 2015. She was appointed Minister of Justice and Solicitor General on May 24, 2015.
Shannon Phillips
Shannon Phillips is the Minister of Environment and Parks and the Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office.
Shannon was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lethbridge-West on May 5, 2015. She serves as the Minister of Environment and Parks and the Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office.
Oneil John Carlier
Oneil Carlier is the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and Deputy Government House Leader.
Oneil was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Whitecourt-Ste. Anne on May 5, 2015. He was appointed Minister of Agriculture and Forestry on May 24, 2015, and was named Deputy Government House Leader on February 2, 2016
Read Oneil Carlier's full biography
Contact the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry
Shaye Anderson
Shaye Anderson is Minister of Municipal Affairs
Shaye was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Leduc-Beaumont on May 5, 2015. He was appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs on January 19, 2017.
Margaret Ellen McCuaig-Boyd
Margaret McCuaig-Boyd is the Minister of Energy.
Margaret was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Dunvegan-Central Peace-Notley on May 5, 2015. She was appointed Minister of Energy on May 24, 2015.
Irfan Sabir
Irfan Sabir is the Minister of Community and Social Services.
Irfan was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-McCall on May 5, 2015. On May 24, 2015 he was appointed as Minister of Human Services, which was renamed Community and Social Services on January 19, 2017.
Danielle Marie Larivee
Danielle Larivee is the Minister of Children's Services
Danielle was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lesser Slave Lake on May 5, 2015. She was appointed Minister of Children Services on January 19, 2017.
Lori Dawn Sigurdson
Lori Sigurdson is the Minister of Seniors and Housing.
Lori was elected the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Riverview on May 5, 2015. She was appointed Minister of Seniors and Housing on February 2, 2016.
Richard John Feehan
Richard Feehan is the Minister of Indigenous Relations.
Richard was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Rutherford on May 5, 2015. He was appointed Minister of Indigenous Relations on February 2, 2016.
Christina Gray
Christina Gray is the Minister of Labour and the Minister Responsible for Democratic Renewal.
Christina was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Mill Woods on May 5, 2015. She was appointed Minister of Labour and Minister Responsible for Democratic Renewal on February 2, 2016.
Read Christina Gray's full biography
Contact the Minister of Labour
Stephanie Veronica McLean
Stephanie McLean is the Minister of Service Alberta and the Minister of Status of Women.
Stephanie was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-Varsity on May 5, 2015. She was appointed Minister of Service Alberta and Minister of Status of Women on February 2, 2016. She is also the deputy government whip.
Read Stephanie McLean's full biography
Ricardo Miranda
Ricardo Miranda is the Minister of Culture and Tourism.
Ricardo Miranda was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-Cross, on May 5, 2015. On February 2, 2016, Mr. Miranda was appointed Minister of Culture and Tourism. He is also a member of the Economic Development Policy Committee.
Marlin Robert Schmidt
Marlin Schmidt is the Minister of Advanced Education.
Marlin was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Gold Bar on May 5, 2015. He was appointed Minister of Advanced Education on February 2, 2016.
Read Marlin Schmidt's the full biography
Contact the Minister of Advanced Education
Brandy Lynn Payne
Brandy Payne is the Associate Minister of Health.
Brandy was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Acadia on May 5, 2015. She was appointed Associate Minister of Health on February 2, 2016.
Read Brandy Payne's full biography
Contact the Associate Minister of Health