On February 15, 2023, the Alberta Government enacted amendments to the Designation and Transfer of Responsibilities Regulation through Order-in-Council OC 30/2023. The following summary highlights the key revisions in ministerial responsibilities:

• • Health: The Minister of Health now shares oversight with the Minister of Mental Health and Addiction regarding specific mental health and pharmacy regulations. Additionally, the Minister of Health collaborates with the Minister of Infrastructure on legislation pertaining to hospitals and nursing homes.
  • Infrastructure: The Minister of Infrastructure has been assigned explicit duties related to infrastructure accountability, post-secondary education, and public works. This role also involves shared responsibilities with other ministers for particular government organization matters and transportation laws.
  • Justice: The scope of the Minister of Justice’s responsibilities has been broadened to encompass a wide range of legal matters, including civil rights, criminal justice, and various legal statutes. This expansion ensures comprehensive oversight of the legal system.
  • Public Safety and Emergency Services: This ministerial role now includes responsibilities for emergency management and public safety legislation, with shared oversight of certain emergency services regulations in collaboration with other ministers.
  • Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction: The responsibilities of this minister have been refocused to emphasize business regulations, property laws, and the reduction of bureaucratic procedures. The minister also shares oversight of certain government organization matters with other ministries.
  • Technology and Innovation: The Minister of Technology and Innovation is now tasked with managing legislation related to technological advancement and data privacy, aiming to promote progress in these areas.
  • Transportation and Economic Corridors: The Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors is responsible for overseeing transportation infrastructure and public transit, with shared duties concerning specific transportation laws in collaboration with other ministers.

Source: Alberta (11/2023), March 15, 2023