Office of the Public Guardian
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) through the Dependent Adults Act, the Personal Directives Act and the Mental Health Act provides appropriate decision-making mechanisms for individuals who are unable to make personal non-financial decisions for themselves. This may require taking on the decision-making role under the guardianship program to ensure the rights of these individuals are protected. The OPG encourages family members and friends to apply for private guardianship where possible and assists private guardians in fulfilling their guardianship obligations. As well, the OPG assists adult Albertans in planning future substitute decision-making under the Personal Directives Act.
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) consists of two areas of responsibility – Guardianship for Dependent Adults and Personal Directives.
You can print copies of our
Guardianship for
Dependent Adults
and Personal Directives
publications on-line!
Would you like to have a display set up by the Office of the Public Guardian at a meeting or other function? Call any of our offices across the Province for more information.
Guardianship for Dependent Adults
The Guardianship program provides surrogate decision-making, supports and safeguards to dependent adult Albertans who are unable to make personal non-financial decisions independently.
Personal Directives
A Personal Directive is a legal document that you can write in case something happens and you cannot make your own personal decisions in the future.
The Personal Directives Amendment Act that will make it easier for Albertans to write and use personal directives was passed by the Legislature December 5. Please read the
news release for more information.
Legislative Review of the Dependent Adults Act and the Personal Directives Act
The Final Report and Recommendations of the Legislative Review of the Dependent Adults Act and the Personal Directives Act is now complete.
