9ProvincialJustice

An Act Respecting the Department of the Attorney General

Chamber

alberta

Stage

Introduced

This bill establishes the legal framework and responsibilities for Alberta's Department of the Attorney General.

Key Changes

  • Formally establishes the Department of the Attorney General as a legal entity under Alberta law
  • Defines the powers, duties, and functions of the Attorney General
  • Sets out the administrative structure of the department
  • Provides the legal authority for the department to carry out its responsibilities in administering justice

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Who's Affected

  • Alberta provincial government and its legal operations
  • Alberta courts and the justice system
  • Crown prosecutors and government lawyers
  • Alberta residents who interact with the justice system

Summary

This is a provincial Alberta bill (not a federal Parliament of Canada bill) that formally establishes the Department of the Attorney General. It sets out the structure, powers, and duties of the Attorney General as a government department, defining how the ministry operates and what functions it oversees. The Attorney General is Alberta's chief law officer and the department handles matters such as the administration of justice, legal advice to the government, prosecution services, and oversight of courts and legal aid. This type of legislation provides the legal foundation for the department's existence and authority. Bills like this are typically introduced to modernize, consolidate, or formally codify the mandate of a government department, ensuring its powers and responsibilities are clearly defined in statute.

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Recorded Votes

DateDescriptionYeasNaysResult
Nov 18, 2025the motion that the following Bill be now read a First time: Bill 9 Protecting Albertas Children Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 Hon. Mr. Amery4835Carried