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 Aboriginal Justice Initiatives
MLA Review of the Aboriginal Court Worker Program

The Aboriginal Court Worker Program delivers province-wide services to Aboriginal people who are involved in the justice system. The MLA Review Committee has completed their review of the program and provided recommendations to the Minister.

 Alberta Justice General Initiatives
2009 Queen's Counsel Selection Process

Every two years, Alberta lawyers may be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession or in public life by being appointed as Queen's Counsel.
Alberta Family Law Reform Project

Albertans have told us they want family law made simpler and more accessible. In response, Alberta Justice undertook the Family Law Reform Project, a review of all provincial family laws.
Alberta Succession Law Reform

Alberta's Succession laws, laws and principles dealing with what happens to an Albertan’s property when they have passed away, are currently under review to ensure that they are up to date and meet the needs of Albertans.
Alberta Summit on Justice

Report Card September 2000 provides a status report on the strategies undertaken by the government in response to the eight main themes and 25 core recommendations put forward by Alberta Summit on Justice delegates in their final report.
Alberta's Lobbyists Act

The Lobbyists Act establishes a lobbyist registry, prohibits lobbying government and being paid to advise government on the same subject at the same time, and requires release of government payment information on a regular basis.
Justice Innovation & Modernization of Services (JIMS) Initiative

The Justice Innovation & Modernization of Services (JIMS) initiative is a major undertaking for Alberta Justice and the courts. Through JIMS, the ministry will ensure it is prepared to address its future business and technology needs.
Provincial Offences Procedures Act (POPA) review

The government is reviewing the Provincial Offences Procedures Act (POPA). The chair of the review steering committee has asked stakeholders to provide their views regarding POPA and its procedures.
Reviewing the Conflicts of Interest Act

An all-party Committee of the Legislative Assembly is reviewing the Conflicts of Interest Act (COI). The public consultation process is now complete.
Single Trial Court

Alberta Justice is gathering input from key stakeholders on how to improve the justice system, including a proposal to create a single trial court.

 Courts Initiatives
Report of the Working Committee on Court Annexed Mediation in Civil Matters

The Minister of Justice, the Honourable Dave Hancock, Q.C., authorized a consultation process to consider and make recommendations on the implementation of court annexed mediation in civil cases.

 Criminal Prosecutions Initiatives
Alberta Organized Crime Strategy

The Alberta Government has responded to concerns about the infiltration of organized crime in our province. In conjunction with law enforcement a provincial strategy for organized and serious crime was developed.

 Dependent Adults Initiatives

 Families Initiatives

 Legal Assistance Initiatives
Legal Representation for Children and Youth - Child and Youth Advocate

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate will be responsible for appointing lawyers for children and youth for all matters under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act and the Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act.

 Maintenance Enforcement Program Initiatives
Child Support Recalculation Program

Alberta Justice has concluded consultations on technical questions regarding the proposed Child Support Recalculation Program. This program will help Albertans keep their court-ordered child support amounts current.

 Mediation/Dispute Resolution Initiatives

 Public Trustee Initiatives
Alberta Succession Law Reform

Albertans are invited to help shape the laws and principles dealing with what happens to an Albertan’s property when they have passed away.

 Safe Communities Secretariat Initiatives
Alberta Children & Youth Initiative (ACYI)

ACYI is a collaborative partnership of government ministries working together on issues affecting children and youth. Its vision ensures that Alberta’s children and youth are well cared for, safe, successful at learning, and healthy.
Alberta Children & Youth Initiative (ACYI) – Information Sharing

Organizations that provide support and care for children, youth and their families need to be able to share necessary information to provide effective services. To support this need, ACYI has developed information sharing guidelines and training sessions.
Crime Reduction and Safe Communities Task Force

The Crime Reduction and Safe Communities Task Force delivered its final report and recommendations to the Government of Alberta on November 6, 2007. The work of the Task Force is now concluded.
Safe Communities Innovation Fund Initiative

Caucus members joined Premier Stelmach on November 6, 2008 to mark the first anniversary of the Safe Communities initiative with the announcement of a $60 million fund.