Premier of Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Premier of Alberta |
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| Government of Alberta Office of the Premier |
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| Style | The Honourable |
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| Reports to | Legislative Assembly |
| Seat | Edmonton |
| Appointer | Lieutenant Governor of Alberta |
| Term length | At Her Majesty's pleasure |
| Inaugural holder | Alexander Cameron Rutherford |
| Formation | September 2, 1905 |
| Salary | $127,296 plus $79,560 (indemnity and allowances) |
| Website | https://www.alberta.ca/premier.aspx |
The Premier of Alberta is the main leader of the government for the Canadian province of Alberta. Think of them as the "head of government" for the province. They are in charge of leading the team that runs Alberta. The current Premier of Alberta is Jason Kenney, who started his role on April 30, 2019.
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What is a Premier?
A Premier is like the chief executive of a province. They lead the provincial government. Their job is to make important decisions for Alberta. They also work with other provinces and the federal government.
Getting the Job
The Premier is usually the leader of the political party that wins the most seats in the provincial election. After the election, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta officially asks this person to become the Premier. This is called being "sworn in."
What Does the Premier Do?
The Premier has many important duties. They work to make life better for everyone in Alberta. They also represent the province on a national level.
Leading the Government
The Premier chooses a team of ministers. These ministers are in charge of different parts of the government. For example, there's a Minister of Health and a Minister of Education. Together, they form the Executive Council of Alberta, which is like the province's cabinet. The Premier leads these meetings and guides the government's plans.
Representing Alberta
The Premier speaks for Alberta when dealing with other provinces or the national government. They make sure Alberta's voice is heard. They also work with the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. This is where elected members, called Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), meet to discuss and pass laws. The MLAs are chosen by the people of Alberta to represent them.
History of the Premier's Role
The role of Premier in Alberta began when the province was created. This happened on September 2, 1905. The very first Premier of Alberta was Alexander Cameron Rutherford. He helped set up the new provincial government.
