Alberta News

Alberta Advances New Public Safety and Regulatory Reforms

EDMONTON ( Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has enacted and advanced a series of legislative measures aimed at strengthening public safety and modernizing regulatory frameworks across the province. Among the key developments is the advancement of the Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2). The legislation includes provisions to enhance policing authorities, improve information sharing in cases involving domestic violence, and update prisoner transfer rules. Government officials have stated that these changes are intended to improve coordination among public safety agencies and better protect Albertans. In November 2025, the provincial government also invoked the notwithstanding clause…
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Alberta Government Solicits Public Feedback on Proposal to Increase Highway Speed Limits to 120 km/h

Alberta Government Solicits Public Feedback on Proposal to Increase Highway Speed Limits to 120 km/h

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is contemplating a speed limit increase on select rural divided highways from 110 km/h to 120 km/h, aligning them with modern road design standards. Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen has announced an online survey, open until December 12, 2025, inviting Albertans to provide input on which highways should be affected and whether large commercial trucks should be restricted from using the left lane on highways with three or more lanes. “The objective is to enable Albertans to drive at speeds that align with the design of our highways, while maintaining safety and…
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