RMA Webinar on Regional Advisory Councils
RMA is hosting a webinar with Alberta Primary and Preventative Health Services to understand the role of Regional Advisory Councils. Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) are intended to represent communities across the province to identify health care issues in their regions and explore potential solutions. There are 14 RACs across the province with representation from a wide range of backgrounds and diverse experiences. As the RAC’s mandate is to represent their communities’ health care perspectives and unique needs, RMA sees immense value in creating meaningful connections between RACs and RMA members. RMA is hosting a webinar on June 22, 2026, from 10:00am – 11:00am for members to learn more about RACs […]
Advocacy for the Inclusion of Veterinarians into the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Access to rural veterinarians and animal health technicians is vital to the safety, sustainability, and success of agricultural producers across the country. The Government of Canada has implemented the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to attract and retain essential professionals in rural and underserviced areas. Examples of eligible occupations include family doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers, and pharmacists. However, veterinarians and animal health technicians are not included in […]
RMA Assigns Statuses to Three Spring 2026 Resolutions
RMA has assigned statuses to three Spring 2026 resolutions which have received an initial response from government. Immediately after resolutions are endorsed by RMA members, RMA sends them to the relevant provincial or federal ministries or organizations for their initial response. Based on the response received, RMA assigns the resolution a status and drafts an initial reaction. RMA updates the resolutions database and issues bulletins with updates as responses are received. RMA has recently received responses to seven member […]
Summer Storm Preparedness
Summer storm season presents a significant and recurring risk to municipal infrastructure, vehicles, and public assets. Severe weather events—including hailstorms, high winds, tornadoes, and intense thunderstorms—can result in substantial property damage, service disruption, and increased liability exposure. With storm activity often arriving quickly and with little warning, preparation is critical. The experts at RMA Insurance […]
Monthly Resolution Update – May 2026
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, RMA is releasing a monthly bulletin highlighting recent actions undertaken on select active resolutions The Monthly Resolution Update Bulletin is a way of routinely highlighting a selection of the over 70 currently active resolutions, offering members a more detailed insight into the work being carried out on their behalf. […]
New RCAM procedures to help address weed management on oil and gas wellsites
On April 1, 2026, the Government of Alberta announced a new Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation that will give the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) the power to enact enforcement measures against Oil and Gas operators that fail to adequately manage and treat weeds on their wellsites. This regulation, made under the Oil and Gas Conservation Act, makes Reasonable Care and Measures Orders (RCAM) applicable to the Responsible Energy Development Act and the Weed Control […]
Construction Risk Cycle and Builders Risk Policies
Building construction projects introduce a wide range of risks that can impact cost, timelines, safety, and liability. From initial planning through to project completion, organizations must take a structured approach to identifying and managing these risks. This bulletin from RMA Insurance outlines how effective risk management requires a structured and continuous approach to identify, assess, control, and monitor risks throughout […]
Municipal Boat Launches: Risk Management Tips
Municipal boat launches provide important access to local waterways and support recreation, tourism, and community use. At the same time, these sites present unique risks due to high traffic, changing environmental conditions, and a wide range of users, from experienced operators to first‑time visitors. This bulletin from the risk team at RMA Insurance outlines the […]
Community Initiative Program Supports Alberta’s Non-Profits
The Government of Alberta’s Community Initiatives Program (CIP) has been updated to support a stronger, more sustainable non-profit sector. The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Organizational Development and Collaboration (ODC) Grant helps non-profit organizations become stronger and more sustainable. The CIP ODC Grant has two categories: Applications are accepted on an on-going basis with two deadlines annually. The next application deadline is June 15, 2026, and the application portal […]
ISED Consultation on Amendments to Cell Tower Siting Process
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to the federal antenna tower siting requirements. The consultation also introduces reductions to reporting and other regulatory requirements for terrestrial spectrum licensees, including changes related to mandatory roaming and tower and site sharing. According to ISED, the intent of these changes is to reduce regulatory burden on tower proponents while […]