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Minister Mike Ellis
Mike Ellis was sworn in as Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services on June 9, 2023.
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.
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
- Report A Poacher: Report suspicious or illegal hunting and fishing activity, or dangerous wildlife encounters.
- Information on active emergency alerts and advisories.
- Resources to learn how you and your family can prepare yourselves for an emergency or disaster.
- Information on human trafficking and supports for survivors and those working to prevent trafficking across the province.
- Information on correctional services for adult and youth offenders, including rules for visiting inmates.
- Clare’s Law legislation gives people at risk of domestic violence a way to get information and make informed choices.
- How to apply for an Alberta Security Infrastructure Program Grant.
- Information on education, health care and more to help military families and veterans get set up and settled in Alberta.
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
- Jun 13, 2025
Rain will help firefighting in parts of Alberta, but dry northern areas remain at risk. Crews from the U.S. and Australia have arrived to assist.
- Jun 10, 2025
The fire danger remains extreme across most the province, with some wildfires growing in size. Cooler, wet weather in the days ahead could provide a little relief.
- Jun 6, 2025
Progress is being made on wildfires thanks to Alberta teams and crews from Canada and the U.S.; however, several out-of-control wildfires continue to burn.