Hon. Tyler S. Shandro, K.C.

Tyler has a broad practice area and is a former Cabinet Minister in the Government of Alberta. His practice focuses on areas of public law, including municipal, environmental, indigenous and development law. He also consults on areas of pharmaceutical policy, and he acts for and provides advice to clients who are involved in the health care sector.

During his time as an elected official, he oversaw the response to the COVID-19 pandemic as the Minister of Health, led the redesign of the continuing care sector through the Continuing Care Act and the Facility-base Continuing Care Review, and passed 12 bills to reform the health care system in Alberta. He also, as Solicitor General, led the modernization of the Police Act creating oversight over RCMP conduct and expanding the role of ASIRT, and signed an historic agreement with the Siksika Nation to establish a self-administered police service. As Justice Minister he renamed the Provincial Court to the Alberta Court of Justice, increased the Court’s jurisdiction, increased the size of the Court by seven positions, and expanded the use of Justices of the Peace, among many other reforms.

Tyler has sat on as a member of a number of tribunals and commissions, including the Municipal Government Board, the National Parole Board, and the Calgary Police Commission.

Tyler and his wife, Andrea, have two young sons, which means they spend a lot of evenings and weekends at Calgary’s various hockey rinks.

Career Highlights:

Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, 2019 to 2023

• Minister of Justice and Attorney General

• Solicitor General

• Minister of Labour and Immigration

• Minister of Health

Calgary Police Commission, Commissioner and Chair of the Civilian Oversight Committee

Municipal Government Board, Board Member

National Parole Board, Board Member

Criminal Injuries Review Board, Board Member

Professional Memberships:

Appointed Queen’s Counsel, 2020

Law Society of Alberta, 2005 call

Matas Law Society, Honourary Member

Community & Professional Involvement:

Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre, Board Member, 2023 to present

Legal Education Society of Alberta, CPLED Facilitator and Evaluator, 2015 to 2019

Municipal Section of the Canadian Bar Association, Vice-chair, 2015 to 2017

Canadian Association of Police Governance, Board Member, 2015 to 2019

University of Calgary, Senator, 2008 to 2011

Calgary Parking Authority, Board Member, 2008 to 2011