About Us

International and Intergovernmental Relations coordinates Alberta’s relationships with various levels of government in Canada and around the world. Working on behalf of Albertans, the department enhances Alberta’s national and international presence in areas such as export, trade development and governmental relations.

Corporate Structure


Intergovernmental Relations
Works with other Ministries to ensure a coordinated Alberta approach to intergovernmental relations, representing Alberta's interests in the Canadian federation. Areas of responsibility include: meetings of First Ministers, the Council of the Federation, Western Premiers and the Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia Cabinets; coordination of Alberta's international and domestic trade policy; fiscal, social, economic and resource policies; and other interprovincial and federal-provincial issues, including national unity.

International Relations
The International Relations division works with other Alberta ministries to advance and develop Alberta’s strategic international interests and relationships and to facilitate trade promotion and investment attraction in targeted international markets. The division is responsible for advocating Alberta’s interests within Canadian foreign policy, building and maintaining key alliances, and identifying strategic growth opportunities for Alberta industry through international partnerships. The division also manages Alberta’s 9 international offices.

  • China
  • Germany
  • Hong Kong
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Mexico
  • Taiwan
  • United Kingdom
  • United States (Washington, D.C.)