Legislation Introduced to Change Workers Compensation Board and Occupational Health and Safety Standards
On November 27, 2017, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 30: An Act to Protect the Health and Well-being of Working Albertans for first reading in the Legislature.
Amendment to Listing of Birds Under Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act
The federal Species at Risk Act (SARA) aims to prevent wildlife species from becoming extinct and secure the necessary actions for their recovery.
Farm and Ranch Workplace Legislation FAQs and Webinars Now Available
The Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act was passed in 2015, bringing the protection and compensation of waged, non-family farm and ranch workers in line with similar protections in other sectors across Canada.
AAMDC Fall 2017 Endorsed Resolutions
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the AAMDC’s advocacy efforts.
Alberta Municipal Affairs Announces Relief from Unpaid Education Property Taxes
At the recent AAMDC convention, the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Shaye Anderson, announced a new program that aims to provide relief to municipalities who have been required to submit education property tax requisitions on linear oil and gas properties on which they have been unable to collect those taxes from delinquent property owners.
Government of Canada Recreational Cannabis Consultations – Provide your input!
On November 10, 2017, the Government of Canada announced a consultation on the Proposed Excise Duty Framework for Cannabis Products.
Updates to Provincial Recreational Cannabis Legalization
On November 17, 2017, the Government of Alberta released their proposed Cannabis Framework to the public outlining implementation details on areas under provincial jurisdiction related to the legalization of cannabis.
Information Regarding New Generation Wide-Base Single Tires
Beginning in July 2017, Alberta Transportation has allowed the use of new generation wide-base single tires (NGWBST) on provincial highways at loads equivalent to dual tire configurations (9100kg for single axle, 17,000kg for tandem axle) through the issuance of annual fleet permits to companies interested in using these tires.
Fall 2017 Emergent Resolution Process Reminder
The AAMDC’s resolution deadline for the Fall 2017 Convention was Monday, October 16, 2017.
New Conservation Resource Available for Alberta Municipalities
Alberta’s local governments are increasingly being called on to help conserve the province’s ecologically-sensitive and agriculturally valuable lands, but the toolbox for this can seem limited.