The Stelmach Ministry was the combined

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(called Executive Council of Alberta), chaired by thirteenth

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, and

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that governed

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shortly after the conclusion of the first session of the 26th Alberta Legislature from December 14, 2006, to the mid-point of the fourth session of the 27th Alberta Legislature on October 7, 2011. The Executive Council (commonly known as the

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) is made up of members of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party which held a majority of the seats in the

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. The cabinet was appointed by the

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on the advice of the

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. Members of the council are styled "the Honourable" only for the duration of their membership, not for life. The first Stelmach ministry was sworn in on December 15, 2006, after Stelmach took over the leadership of Alberta Conservatives following the 2006 leadership election, until February 4, 2008 when the legislature was dissolved and an election was called. The second Stelmach cabinet was sworn in on March 12, 2008, and continued until October 7, 2011, when Alison Redford succeeded Stelmach as premier.

Cabinets of Ed Stelmach

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News Release - New cabinet team will focus on listening to Albertans and meeting their priorities, says Premier Stelmach
{{Alberta ministries Politics of Alberta Executive Council of Alberta 2006 establishments in Alberta Cabinets established in 2006 Cabinets disestablished in 2011

Cabinets of Ed Stelmach

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