Departments of the Alberta Government - Expectations



List of Alberta  Ministries

What do you expect from these Ministries? 
  • Value for Money
  • Service
  • Respect
  • Engagement of communities & citizens
  • Responsive to needs
Executive Council
Aboriginal Relations
Promotes social and economic opportunities to enhance the quality of life of Aboriginal people.
Agriculture and Rural Development
Promotes prosperity through a strong, competitive, sustainable agriculture and food industry.
Culture
Promotes, develops and preserves Alberta's culture in support of vibrant and inclusive communities.
Education
Supports the needs of students, parents, teachers and administrators from early childhood through Grade 12.
Energy
Assures sustained prosperity through the stewardship of energy and mineral resource systems.
Environment and Sustainable Resource Development
Protects air, land, water and biodiversity to achieve desired environmental outcomes and ensure sustainable resource development.
Health
Sets policy and direction to lead, achieve and sustain a responsive, integrated and accountable health system.
Human Services
Creates the conditions for safe and supportive homes and communities.
Infrastructure
Supports the provision of schools, hospitals and other public infrastructure that contributes to prosperity and quality of life.
Innovation and Advanced Education
Formerly Enterprise and Advanced Education. Supports advanced education, economic and labour development, immigration, and innovation and research.
International and Intergovernmental Relations
Enhances our national and international presence in areas such as export development, investment attraction and governmental relations.
Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour
Ensures Alberta has the skilled workforce and safe, thriving workplaces to keep growing our economy.
Justice and Solicitor General
Helps to provide safe and secure communities for Albertans.
Municipal Affairs
Supports enduring, collaborative and accountable local governments and strong, safe and viable communities.
Service Alberta
Responsible for services including registries, land titles, consumer protection and the Alberta Queen's Printer.
Tourism, Parks and Recreation
Supports Alberta as a world-class tourism destination with active, healthy citizens who participate in sport and recreation and value their parks and natural heritage.
Transportation
Provides a safe, innovative and sustainable world-class transportation system that supports Alberta's economy and quality of life.
Treasury Board and Finance
Responsible for economic analysis, budget planning and the management of government spending.



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