Getting it done for Albertans: A stronger Alberta

September 25, 2025 Media inquiries

Premier Danielle Smith has issued mandate letters that direct ministers to take decisive action to increase Alberta’s sovereignty within a united Canada.

Alberta’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis, Minister of Justice Mickey Amery, Minister of Children and Family Services Searle Turton and the Ministry of Intergovernmental and International Relations have been tasked with pushing back on federal overreach and standing up for Alberta whenever and wherever laws or policies do not align with provincial priorities, or harm our people, economy or constitutional rights.

The new mandate letters focus on putting Albertans first, promoting our core industries, asserting our constitutional jurisdiction in key areas, and building a future where Alberta continues to lead Canada in growth and opportunity.

“Albertans can count on their government to keep standing up for them, not just with words, but with action. We have fought federal overreach in the courts and in the legislature, and we will keep doing whatever it takes to defend Alberta’s interests whenever our future is at stake.”

Premier Danielle Smith

Intergovernmental and International Relations

The Premier, as minister of Intergovernmental and International Relations, will work with Deputy Minister, Liam Stone, on the following priorities:

• Expanding Alberta’s presence and engagement nationally and internationally by establishing new offices in key markets such as Abu Dhabi and Mumbai. Maintaining strong U.S. representation through Washington, D.C. and other offices, while strengthening engagement in Eastern Canada.
• Defending Alberta’s jurisdiction by implementing the Provincial Priorities Act with a centralized portal to track federal funding, introducing legislation to protect Alberta’s authority in international agreements, and advancing federal regulatory reform.
• Driving trade, investment, and growth by leading a cross-government review of Alberta’s investment strategy, collaborating with Invest Alberta, and creating an international roadmap to grow and diversify trade and investment opportunities.
• Strengthening partnerships and influence by deepening bipartisan U.S. engagement, preparing Alberta’s position for the upcoming CUSMA review, and working with Western Canadian premiers to expand market access and trade corridors.

“This is about building Alberta’s future. By opening new offices overseas, strengthening our U.S. partnerships, and leading the charge on federal reform, we are positioning Alberta for growth. These steps will attract investment, create jobs and secure Alberta’s place as a global energy and economic powerhouse.”

Danielle Smith, Minister of Intergovernmental and International Relations

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