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Process and parameters for the Premier and ministers to obtain legal advice from the attorney general

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Sets out the process and parameters for the Premier and ministers to obtain legal advice from the attorney general. The attorney general has two primary roles. First, the attorney general is the legal advisor to cabinet and to the Government of Alberta more broadly. The attorney general provides legal advice, based on the rule of law, to help ensure government actions are constitutional, legal, and in accordance with relevant legislation. Second, the attorney general is responsible for the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service.

Updated

October 31, 2023

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ACPS Alberta Crown Prosecution Service Attorney General legal advice

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Memorandum from minister of Justice to Premier and ministers about obtaining legal advice from the attorney general

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3 pages

Frequency

Once

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Justice
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Justice

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Date Created

2023-10-31

Date Added

2023-10-31T17:22:56.145673

Date Modified

2023-10-31

Date Issued

2023-10-31

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