Three ministries have new ministers, including Municipal Affairs

The Government of Alberta announced a cabinet shuffle this week. This shuffle sees two ministers changing portfolios as well as an MLA entering a cabinet position.

The Honourable Tracy Allard, MLA for Grande Prairie and chair of the Northern Alberta Development Council, is the new Minister of Municipal Affairs. RMA met with Minister Allard earlier this week. During the meeting, Minister Allard emphasized the importance she will place on collaborating with Alberta’s municipalities and municipal associations, and the need to ensure an ongoing balance between industry support and municipal viability. RMA congratulates Minister Allard on her new role and looks forward to working with her.

RMA would also like to congratulate the Honourable Doug Schweitzer in his new role as the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovations (formerly Economic Development, Trade and Tourism), as well as the Honourable Kaycee Madu in his new role as the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General. RMA looks forward to working with Minister Madu on the Police Act review and other issues relating to rural crime.

For enquiries, please contact:

Tasha Blumenthal
Director of External Relations & Advocacy
tasha@RMAlberta.com

Gerald Rhodes
Executive Director
gerald@RMAlberta.com