• Mike Ellis

    Minister Mike Ellis

    Mike Ellis was sworn in as Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services on June 9, 2023.

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Mandate letter

The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.

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Accomplishments

Reforms in the Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, will strengthen public safety and better protect rights and freedoms during emergencies.

New and improved victims of crime program to help you and your family recover from a serious crime.

Launched the province’s 24/7 electronic monitoring program for adult bail clients and community-sentenced offenders deemed to pose a public safety risk by the courts.

Expanded the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN ) unit with the addition of new teams and personnel to keep Alberta communities safe.

Key information

Our responsibilities

The ministry:

  • works with partners in law enforcement, justice, health and social services for a fair and accessible justice system that upholds rule of law while supporting the needs of individuals
  • is responsible for the custody and supervision of adults and young persons under correctional authority, as well as the facilitation of rehabilitation
  • in collaboration with municipalities, Metis Settlements and First Nations, leads disaster preparation, mitigation, response and recovery to increase individual and community resilience

Latest news

  • Aug 28, 2026

    Canada’s best BMX riders are gearing up to race as the 2026 Canadian BMX Championships return to St. Albert Aug. 29-30.

  • Jul 29, 2026

    Alberta hosts another premier national sport event as Canada's top young softball athletes compete in Calgary.

  • Jul 27, 2026

    Canada and Alberta are investing $52 million to secure the future of Calgary’s Olympic Oval, preserving one of the country’s most iconic sport facilities.

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