Speaker's Corner

On behalf of all Members of the Legislative Assembly, it is my pleasure to welcome Albertans and other visitors to the Legislative Assembly website.

Thank you for taking an interest in Alberta's parliamentary democracy.
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Education

Speaker Cooper engages Albertans from all walks of life in the democratic process by explaining legislative procedures and parliamentary traditions. He connects directly with Albertans and other interested visitors via social media, breaking down key parliamentary terms and taking visitors on mini tours of the Legislature Building.

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Who Makes Our Democracy Work?

Speaker Cooper interviews various Assembly staff, delving into their contributions to the legislative process. Hear from the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, the Director of Library Services, a team member from Information Technology Services and more. Learn how each of their roles helps the Assembly operate efficiently and effectively.

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Events

Speaker Cooper hosts numerous festivities, cultural ceremonies and official commemorations throughout the year. These events, often held in the Legislature rotunda, are attended by thousands of individuals and families and reinforce that the Legislature is open to all Albertans. Please see events for more information.

Message from the Speaker

As Speaker of the Assembly it is my pleasure to welcome visitors to the newly relaunched Legislative Assembly of Alberta website and specifically the Speaker’s Corner.

Though it would be my preference to personally greet everyone who visits the Legislature Building, Grounds and Visitor Centre, it is sadly not possible. The Legislative Assembly website is one way for me to connect directly to Albertans and other interested visitors to help people learn more about parliamentary democracy, get details about current legislation, engage with the legislative process and plan a visit to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

The Legislative Assembly website

provides a variety of helpful information, including bill status reports, information on educational programs, historical records and the profiles of the men and women who have diligently served Alberta as elected representatives since the Assembly’s inception in 1905.

As Speaker of the Assembly it is my pleasure to welcome visitors to the newly relaunched Legislative Assembly of Alberta website and specifically the Speaker’s Corner.

Though it would be my preference to personally greet everyone who visits the Legislature Building, Grounds and Visitor Centre, it is sadly not possible. The Legislative Assembly website is one way for me to connect directly to Albertans and other interested visitors to help people learn more about parliamentary democracy, get details about current legislation, engage with the legislative process and plan a visit to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

The Legislative Assembly website

provides a variety of helpful information, including bill status reports, information on educational programs, historical records and the profiles of the men and women who have diligently served Alberta as elected representatives since the Assembly’s inception in 1905.

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The Legislative Assembly Office (LAO),

an independent and nonpartisan organization dedicated to providing Alberta’s MLAs with the tools they need to best serve their constituents, manages the Legislative Assembly website. LAO staff have a passionate interest in parliamentary democracy and its traditions, and it is my honour to work alongside them every day with our shared appreciation and respect for this vital institution.

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My role as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

gives me a front-row seat to the debates of our elected representatives every sitting day.

Assembly Roles

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Whether Albertans keep up to date

with the latest Assembly information by visiting this website or by watching the Assembly in action either in person, on Assembly TV, Assembly Online or via social media, staying well informed is one of the most important ways to participate in the democratic process.

News and Announcements

Sincerely, Honourable Nathan Cooper, Speaker
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Speaker's Outreach Program

Speaker Cooper brings his excitement and enthusiasm about the Legislature directly to classrooms across Alberta with the Speaker’s Outreach Program, which includes replica parliamentary uniforms, mock debates that walk students through the process of how a Bill becomes law and a first-hand look at the Legislature Mace. The Speaker hopes to reach people in all corners of the province as this initiative expands.

The Honourable Nathan Cooper, MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills,

is the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Elected by his fellow Members on May 21, 2019, he also serves as the chair of the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services. Speaker Cooper is the 14th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
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Angela Pitt, MLA for Airdrie-East,

is the Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees and presides over the debates when the Speaker cannot be present.

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Nicholas Milliken, MLA for Calgary-Currie,

is the Deputy Chair of Committees. He presides over the Assembly when neither the Speaker nor the Deputy Speaker are available.

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For full roles and responsibilities of the Speaker and Presiding Officers Visit