Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf has been appointed to new two cabinet policy committees within the Government of Alberta. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Southern Alberta MLAs named to provincial committees

May 26, 2025 | 3:01 PM

A few local members of the Alberta Government have received new roles and responsibilities.

Premier Danielle Smith has announced the MLAs who will serve on the government’s cabinet policy committees.

“I am proud of the dedication of Alberta’s cabinet ministers and MLAs who are stepping up to take on additional responsibilities and work on behalf of Albertans,” says Smith. “Each committee member will bring invaluable insight and new perspectives reflecting the diversity of their own experiences. I look forward to working together on Alberta’s priorities – growing our economy and building strong, safe communities.”

Local politicians named to the committees include:

• Joseph Schow (Cardston-Siksika)
  • Alberta First cabinet policy committee
  • Treasury Board
• Nathan Neudorf (Lethbridge-East)
  • Economic Development cabinet policy committee
  • Treasury Board
• Grant Hunter (Taber-Warner)
  • Alberta First cabinet policy committee
• Justin Wright (Cypress-Medicine Hat)
  • Public Safety and Wellness cabinet policy committee

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Cabinet Policy committees

Alberta First

MLA Glenn van Dijken (chair)
Danielle Smith, Premier
Nate Horner, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance
Brian Jean, Minister of Energy and Minerals
Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas
Joseph Schow, Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Mickey Amery, Minister of Justice
Grant Hunter, Associate Minister of Water
MLA Jason Stephan
MLA Angela Pitt

Building Communities

MLA Scott Cyr (chair)
Dan Williams, Minister of Municipal Affairs
Myles McDougall, Minister of Advanced Education
Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education and Childcare
Martin Long, Minister of Infrastructure
Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors
Andrew Boitchenko, Minister of Tourism and Sport
MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk
MLA Eric Bouchard
MLA Shane Getson
MLA Jennifer Johnson

Economic Development

MLA Jackie Lovely (chair)
Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women
RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation
Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Affordability and Utilities
Todd Loewen, Minister of Forestry and Parks
Dale Nally, Minster of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation
Muhammad Yaseen, Associate Minister of Multiculturalism
MLA Chantelle de Jonge
MLA Tany Yao

Public Safety and Wellness

Chelsea Petrovic (chair)
Mike Ellis, Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services
Matt Jones, Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services
Jason Nixon, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services
Searle Turton, Minister of Children and Family Services
Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Indigenous Relations
Rick Wilson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions
Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Public and Preventative Health Services
MLA Rob Wiebe
MLA Justin Wright
MLA Peter Singh

Legislative Review Committee

Mickey Amery, Minister of Justice (Chair)
Brian Jean, Minister of Energy and Minerals
MLA Nolan Dyck
MLA Brandon Lunty
MLA Garth Rowswell

Treasury Board

Nate Horner, Minister of Treasury Board and Finance (President and Chair)
Mike Ellis, Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services
Brian Jean, Minister of Energy and Minerals
Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Affordability and Utilities
Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Indigenous Relations
Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas
Joseph Schow, Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Myles McDougall, Minister of Advanced Education
MLA Justin Wright

Productivity Review Cabinet Committee

Danielle Smith, Premier (Chair)
Nate Horner, Minister of Treasury Board and Finance
Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation
Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Jason Nixon, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services
MLA Brandon Lunty
MLA Nolan Dyck
MLA Chantelle de Jonge
MLA Jason Stephan

Earlier this month, Smith also announced shakeups to the government’s cabinet ministers.

Joseph Schow became the Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration and Hunter was appointed the Associate Minister of Water.

Nathan Neudorf continues to serve as the Minister of Affordability and Utilities.

READ MORE: Southern Alberta MLAs among new provincial cabinet appointees

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