| HISTORY/BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: | Dates of founding and/or dissolution:
The Ministry of Transportation was established on March 15, 2001 by Order in Council 95/2001 under the authority of the Government Organization Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. G–10). The Ministry of Transportation was dissolved when it was merged with the Ministry of Infrastructure on March 25, 2004 by Order in Council 552/2004.
Functional responsibility:
The Ministry of Transportation was responsible for providing driver education, licensing standards, and safety programs; managing driver records and problem drivers; implementing impaired-driving programs; monitoring the handling and transport of dangerous goods; overseeing the operation of provincial railways; planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining provincial highways; designing and constructing major water-management infrastructure; supporting the provision of municipal transportation and water/wastewater infrastructure; representing the government of Alberta in the development of national and international policy on roads, trucking, rail, air, passenger, accessibility, ports/marine, and border-crossing service facilities; and representing Alberta’s transportation interests in national and international trade agreements.
The minister was responsible for oversight of the Alberta Transportation Safety Board. In 2001, statutes previously administered by Alberta Infrastructure relating to transportation were transferred to the jurisdiction of the Minister of Transportation.
The Minister of Transportation was responsible for the following legislation:
City Transportation Act
Highway Traffic Act
Motor Transport Act
Motor Vehicle Administration Act
Public Highways Development Act
Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act
Off-highway Vehicle Act
Traffic Safety Act
Canadian Airlines Corporation Act
Railway Act
Regional Airports Authorities Act
Central Western Corporation Act
Alberta Regulation 251/2001, under the Government Organization Act, transferred Schedule 11 concerning Public Works, Supply, and Services, excluding section 14, to the common responsibility of the Minister of Infrastructure and the Minister of Transportation.
Predecessor and successor bodies:
The Ministry of Transportation was made up of units that were previously part of the Ministry of Infrastructure. Before this, the planning, development, and oversight of the provincial transportation system were the responsibility of the Department of Transportation and Utilities. The successor to the Ministry of Transportation is the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation.
Administrative relationships:
The Ministry of Transportation reported to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister of Transportation. One semi-independent agency, the Transportation Safety Board, reported to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister of Transportation.
Administrative structure:
The Ministry of Transportation was made up of the Department of Transportation and the Transportation Safety Board. Since the establishment of the Ministry in 2001, the department has consisted of three divisions: Transportation Safety Services, Transportation and Civil Engineering, and Transportation Policy and Planning. The department shared with the Ministry of Infrastructure branches responsible for Information Management, Human Resources, and Finance and Business Management.
Name of the Chief Officer:
Minister of Transportation
Edward M. Stelmach 2001–2004
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