The Alberta Executive Council is the formal name for Alberta's Cabinet, the group of government ministers appointed by the Premier to lead various government departments. Each minister oversees a specific portfolio such as Health, Education, or Finance, and together they make major policy decisions for the province. Cabinet ministers are Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from the governing party who meet regularly to discuss legislation, budgets, and provincial priorities. Executive Council decisions shape everything from healthcare spending to education policy, making it the central decision-making body of Alberta's government.