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RMA’s Response to Budget 2026 

In response to the Government of Alberta’s release of Budget 2026, RMA released an Initial Analysis on February 27. As a follow up to that initial analysis, RMA has created a detailed response document that builds on its pre-budget submission. This new analysis explores where Budget 2026 aligns with RMA’s pre-budget submission and identifies future advocacy for budget requests that were not met.  The analysis centres on four themes:  Additionally, included in the analysis is a section comparing Budget 2026 to the […]

Veterinary Summer Student Grant 

Rural Alberta has a veterinarian workforce shortage. Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada announced the $250,000 Veterinary Student Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program. The program will provide a rural summer work experience for veterinary students with the aim to encourage students to pursue work in rural Alberta.  The two-year pilot program will provide a maximum of $10,000 to eligible applicants. Eligible applicants […]

RMA’s Legislative Update: Week of March 9-13

These bulletins summarize and explain the important and relevant details of potential and upcoming legislation in Alberta, including notable Orders in Council and important and poignant points from the debates between elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) as they create law.   After the release of Budget 2026, Legislature took a week to breathe, relax, and ponder the benefits, faults, and potential implications of what was […]

Resolutions for the RMA 2026 Spring Convention Now Available 

The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2026 Spring Convention are now available. The following resolutions were submitted prior to the RMA’s resolution deadline:  1-26S  Urgent Reforms to Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) (County of Minburn)  2-26S  Changes to Provincial Bridge and Culvert Classification (MD of Bonnyville)  3-26S  Inclusion of Veterinarians and Animal Health […]

Government Releases Wildfire Mitigation Strategy  

In response to an increase in the frequency and severity of wildfires, the Government of Alberta (GOA) has announced a Wildfire Mitigation Strategy that aims to mitigate the negative impacts of wildfire. The strategy introduces a “whole-of-society” approach to mitigating the risk of wildfires, which includes municipalities. Further engagement with municipalities is highlighted in several areas of the strategy; RMA will seek clarity and […]

New Incentive Program to Support Critical Minerals Sector in Alberta 

The Government of Alberta announced the launch of a new incentive program as part of the government’s Minerals Strategy and Action Plan. The program is expected to be implemented in 2027 and is intended to support job creation and secure Alberta’s position as a minerals development and processing destination.   This incentive program is meant to respond to growing global demand in the critical minerals and is also informed by the recently […]

Crisis Management: Municipal Tools

A crisis, such as wildfire, flood or public safety concerns, can arise — sometimes with little to no notice. They can be very stressful, not only on the responding personnel but the public as well. At RMA Insurance, we understand that these types of incidents are extremely difficult for our members to handle. Understandably, the […]

Alberta Budget 2026-2027: RMA Initial Analysis

The Government of Alberta has released Budget 2026 and the 2026-2029 Fiscal Plan.  RMA President Kara Westerlund’s initial reaction to Budget 2026 is as follows:  The Government of Alberta is facing a challenging fiscal situation. Budget 2026 reflects the shifting economic environment and demonstrates a provincial approach of continuing to contribute to infrastructure such as schools and hospitals. While such investments are needed, this budget missed a crucial opportunity to invest in rural infrastructure that provides proven economic […]

Government of Alberta Introduces Bill 15 

Bill 15 takes additional steps to operationalize the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service  On February 24, 2026, the Government of Alberta (GOA) announced Bill 15, the Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, which is intended to make changes that enable the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service (ASPS) to continue towards becoming a policing agency.   If passed, the main component of the new legislation is that peace offices who currently perform police-like […]