Minister Ellis and Minister Amery will meet with officials from government, law enforcement and non-government organizations to learn and exchange information on best practices in public safety, justice and emergency management. Insights and information gathered over the course of these engagements may help inform the development of future policies, programs and services in Alberta.

“By sharing experiences and strategies with Texas, we can enhance public safety and foster trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Alberta’s government will always keep an open mind to the ways we can strengthen public safety here at home, and I look forward to learning more about the state’s successful strategies in areas pertaining to public safety and sharing our best practices.”

Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services

“Alberta and Texas are united by a shared history, common values and enduring ties. Learning about each others’ successes and innovations related to the justice system, including digitization and innovative technology, will help us bring back new ideas and approaches we can consider to make our justice system more efficient and effective for Albertans.”

Mickey Amery, Minister of Justice and Attorney General

Minister Ellis and Minister Amery will be on personal time Jan. 4 and 5 in advance of their meetings with officials. The ministers’ personal time will be covered at their own expense and will not have any associated government costs.

The two ministers will be joined by seven staff members to provide mission support. Mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.

Itinerary for Minister Ellis and Minister Amery*

Jan. 4-5
  • Travel to Dallas, Texas.
  • Personal time at own expense.

Jan. 6
  • Meetings with officials including Canadian Consul General in Dallas and Dallas Police Department.

Jan. 7
  • Meetings with officials including police representatives, Dallas County Criminal District Attorney’s Office and Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Jan. 8
  • Meetings with officials including Office of the Mayor of Dallas, Texas Division of Emergency Management and Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
  • Travel to Austin.

Jan. 9
  • Meetings with officials including Office of Court Administration and State Prosecuting Attorney, the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
  • Return to Alberta.

*Subject to change.