Proper protocols for addressing the mayor, councillors and dignitaries are as follows.

Addressing the Mayor

When introducing: His Worship Mayor Andrew Knack, Mayor of Edmonton

In correspondence:

His Worship Andrew Knack
Mayor, City of Edmonton
2nd Floor, City Hall
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7

Salutation: Sir

In conversation or at official occasions: "Your Worship" (formal) or "Mayor Last Name" (less formal).

Addressing the Councillors

When introducing: Councillor First Name Last Name

In correspondence: Councillor First Name Last Name

In conversation or at official occasions:  Councillor Last Name

Styles of Address for Alberta Provincial Dignitaries

Mailing AddressSalutationIn conversation

Lieutenant Governor of a Alberta*
His/Her/Their Honour the Honourable
(full name)

Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
Address

* The Lieutenant Governor of a province has the title "Honourable" for life; the courtesy title "His/Her/Their  Honour" is used only while in office.

Your Honour
or
My dear Lieutenant Governor:		"Your Honour"
first, then
"Sir" or "Madam"
or "Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss/Mx. (name)"

Spouse of a Lieutenant Governor*
Her/His/Their Honour

(full name)
Address

* The courtesy title "His/Her/Their Honour" is used only while the Lieutenant Governor is in office.

Your Honour:
or
Dear Mrs./Mr./Mx. (name):		"Your Honour"
first, then "Madam/Mrs./Mr./Mx.(name)"

Former Lieutenant Governor
The Honourable

(full name)
Address

Dear Mr./Mrs./
Ms./Miss/Mx. (name):		"Mr./Mrs./
Ms./Miss/Mx. (name)"

Premier of  Alberta
The Honourable

(full name),

M.L.A.
Premier of Alberta
Address

* The title "Honourable" is used only while in office, unless he/she/they is/are a member of the Privy Council. "Mr. /Madam Premier/Mx." should not be used.

Dear Premier:"Premier"
first, then
"Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss/Mx. (name)"

Provincial cabinet ministers
The Honourable

(full name), M.L.A.
Minister of ______________
Address

Note: A cabinet minister does not retain the title "Honourable" after tenure of office unless he/she/they is/are a member of the Privy Council.
M.L.A.: all provinces/territories except for:
- Ontario (M.P.P.)
- Quebec (M.N.A.)
- Newfoundland (M.H.A.)
The term "Mr. /Madam/Mx. Minister" should not be used.

Dear Minister:
Dear Colleague: (between colleagues)		"Minister"
first, then
"Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss/Mx. (name)"

Judges of Superior Courts
Appeal Court, Superior Court, Court of the King's Bench
The Honourable

(full name)
Judge of ______________
Address

Dear Mr./Madam/Mx. Justice (name):"Mr./Madam/Mx. Justice (name)"

Chief judges / judges of provincial courts 
The Honourable

(full name)
Provincial Court of Alberta
Address

* The title "Honourable" is now recognized for provincially appointed judges. The courtesy title "His/Her/Their Honour" is no longer appropriate given an official title has been granted.

Dear Chief Judge/Judge (name):"Judge (name)"
Members of a provincial legislative assembly
Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss/Mx. First Name Last Name M.L.A.
Address

Note: Members of the King's Privy Council retain the title "Honourable" for life and use the initials "P.C." after their name. M.L.A.: all provinces/territories except for:
- Ontario (M.P.P.)
- Quebec (M.N.A.)
- Newfoundland (M.H.A.)		Dear Mr./Mrs./
Ms./Miss/Mx. (name),		"Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss/Mx. (name)"

Closing Salutations for all Dignitaries: Sincerely

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