Stelmach cabinet

The Stelmach cabinet is the name given to the Executive Council of Alberta under the leadership of Ed Stelmach, the current premier and president of the executive council.

The Executive Council (commonly known as the cabinet) is made up of members of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party which holds a majority of seats in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. The cabinet was appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta on the advice of the premier. Members of the council are styled "the Honourable" only for the duration of their membership, not for life.

Cabinets of Ed Stelmach

First Cabinet

The first Stelmach ministry was in place from December 15, 2006, after Stelmach took over the leadership of Alberta Conservatives following the 2006 leadership contest, until February 4, 2008 when the legislature was dissolved and an election was called.

Members are listed in order of precedence.

¹ The caucus liaisons were included for the first time on November 24, 2004. They do not hold portfolios but do attend cabinet to express the views of backbenchers.

Second Cabinet

The second, and current Stelmach cabinet was sworn in on March 12, 2008.

External links

* [http://www.gov.ab.ca/acn/200612/2090686D62539-DEAB-4B63-2047FAC61EB464B8.html News Release - New cabinet team will focus on listening to Albertans and meeting their priorities, says Premier Stelmach]