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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... More ≫

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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.

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Letter to minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs [Canada] from Alberta minister of Justice

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Letter from the Alberta Minister of Justice to Canada’s minister of Public Safety expressing concern about the looming end of the amnesty period for firearms owners affected by federal... More ≫

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Letter from the Alberta Minister of Justice to Canada’s minister of Public Safety expressing concern about the looming end of the amnesty period for firearms owners affected by federal orders-in-council SOR/2020-96 and SOR/2020-97. The letter urges the federal minister to abandon the orders-in-council or, failing that, to extend the amnesty period by another two years.

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Letter to minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada from Alberta minister of Justice about Firearms Act charges

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Letter to the minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada from Alberta Minister of Justice and Attorney General Tyler Shandro informing the federal minister about changing the jurisdiction... More ≫

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Letter to the minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada from Alberta Minister of Justice and Attorney General Tyler Shandro informing the federal minister about changing the jurisdiction for handling charges under the federal Firearms Act, effective January 1, 2023.

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Letter to other jurisdictions from Alberta minister of Justice and Solicitor General about firearm confiscation

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Letter from Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro asking other jurisdictions to consider joining Alberta in protecting provincial jurisdiction and preventing political... More ≫

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Letter from Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro asking other jurisdictions to consider joining Alberta in protecting provincial jurisdiction and preventing political interference in RCMP operations by writing to the commanding officer of the RCMP in their jurisdiction and the federal minister of Public Safety.

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Letter to RCMP K Division commanding officer from Alberta minister of Justice and Solicitor General about firearm confiscation

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Letter from Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Shandro formally advising the commanding officer of RCMP K Division that the firearm confiscation program is not an objective,... More ≫

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Letter from Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Shandro formally advising the commanding officer of RCMP K Division that the firearm confiscation program is not an objective, priority or goal of the province or the Provincial Police Service.

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Letter to minister of Public Safety Canada from Alberta minister of Justice and Solicitor General about firearm confiscation

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Letter to minister of Public Safety Canada from Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Shandro stating Alberta is not legally obligated and will not offer any provincial resources to... More ≫

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Letter to minister of Public Safety Canada from Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Shandro stating Alberta is not legally obligated and will not offer any provincial resources to the federal government as it seeks to confiscate lawfully acquired firearms.

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Letter to minister of Public Safety of Canada from minister of Justice and Solicitor General of Alberta

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A letter from the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General seeking intervention to assist the town of Coaldale in receiving the 70/30 cost share arrangement, like other towns its size, for... More ≫

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A letter from the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General seeking intervention to assist the town of Coaldale in receiving the 70/30 cost share arrangement, like other towns its size, for policing by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

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Letter to federal government from Alberta minister of Justice and Solicitor General about combatting human trafficking

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Letter from Alberta’s minister of justice and solicitor general addressed to the federal minister of justice and attorney general, and the federal minister of public safety about combatting human... More ≫

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Letter from Alberta’s minister of justice and solicitor general addressed to the federal minister of justice and attorney general, and the federal minister of public safety about combatting human trafficking. The minister encourages all jurisdictions to amend or enact legislation to adopt the Palermo Protocol definition of human trafficking. Legal actions to combat human trafficking are also suggested. The letter was sent to all provincial and territorial jurisdictions in Canada, as well.

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Letter to Edmonton mayor from Alberta minister of Justice and Solicitor General about public safety

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The letter describes an increase in crime in Edmonton's downtown core and transit system. It concludes by requiring Edmonton's mayor produce a public safety plan that will increase police response... More ≫

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The letter describes an increase in crime in Edmonton's downtown core and transit system. It concludes by requiring Edmonton's mayor produce a public safety plan that will increase police response to this disorder and ensure members of the public can use Edmonton's public transit safely.

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Letter to Minister of Public Safety of Canada from Alberta Chief Firearms Officer. May 17, 2022

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Alberta’s chief firearms officer expresses grave concern regarding the May 11 announcement that certain provisions of Bill C-71 requiring verification of Possession and Acquisition Licences (PALs)... More ≫

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Alberta’s chief firearms officer expresses grave concern regarding the May 11 announcement that certain provisions of Bill C-71 requiring verification of Possession and Acquisition Licences (PALs) for non-restricted firearms transfers and increased record-keeping by businesses will become effective on May 18, 2022.

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