Fall session comes to an end
Alberta’s legislature wrapped up its fall 2025 sitting this week after passing 14 pieces of legislation focused on health care, education, public safety and economic development.
The government also adopted two motions it described as key to advancing provincial interests. One endorsed an Alberta–Ottawa memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding energy development and attracting new investment, including a proposed pipeline intended to increase oil exports to Asian markets. The other, brought forward under the Sovereignty within a United Canada Act, opposed the federal government’s gun confiscation program.
Government House Leader Joseph Schow said the session delivered results for Albertans.
“Through a robust legislative agenda, our government has successfully delivered on keeping Alberta the best place to live, work and play,” Schow said in a statement.
Among the bills passed was the International Agreements Act, which asserts Alberta’s expectation to be consulted when the federal government signs international agreements affecting provincial jurisdiction. The Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2) advances work toward establishing an Alberta Sheriffs Police Service.
The Protecting Alberta’s Children Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 was also approved, reaffirming provincial policy on youth choice and rules governing female sports participation.
Other legislation included amendments to the Education Act mandating literacy and numeracy screening for students from kindergarten to Grade 3, and changes to utility statutes aimed at improving grid reliability and providing data centres with additional options to meet power needs.
The Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2) reduces regulatory requirements, enables the inclusion of citizenship markers on government identification and removes barriers for internationally trained professionals seeking to work in Alberta.
Health-related legislation included amendments to modernize the health system and expand access to services, including the introduction of a dual practice model allowing physicians to work in both public hospitals and private clinics. The government says the move is intended to increase the number of surgeries and reduce wait times.
Financial legislation approved during the sitting includes the creation of the Alberta Disability Assistance Program, which the government says is designed to better support Albertans with disabilities seeking employment while maintaining access to benefits.
The legislature also passed the Regulated Professions Neutrality Act, which limits the ability of professional regulators to discipline members based on personal beliefs, and the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, which includes changes to election rules governing party names and ballot access.
The government says it is preparing for the spring sitting, when it plans to continue work on priorities it says matter most to Albertans.