Bill 28 Receives Royal Assent
Bill 28 makes wide-ranging changes to the Municipal Government Act and other legislation which will significantly impact municipal autonomy, decision-making, and operations. On May 14, 2026, Bill 28, Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, received Royal Assent. Some provisions in the Bill will come into force immediately while others will come into force […]
RMA’s Legislative Update: Week of May 11 – 15
These bulletins summarize and explain the important and relevant details of potential and upcoming legislation in Alberta, including notable Orders in Council. This will be the last Legislative Update for the Spring 2026 Session. Legislative Updates will return October 30. Members’ Issues and Related Bills or Activities Bill 28 – Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Act, 2026 Honourable Dan Williams, Minister of Municipal Affairs Bill […]
Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit
The recent passage of Bill C-15 brings the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (ITC) into effect. The Clean Electricity ITC is a refundable tax credit that encourages qualifying entities to invest in certain electricity generation, storage and transmission infrastructure. ITCs are administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). The Clean Electricity ITC enables certain taxable and non-taxable corporations to apply for a 15% refundable tax credit […]
RMA’s Legislative Update: Week of May 3 – 8
These bulletins summarize and explain the important and relevant details of potential and upcoming legislation in Alberta, including notable Orders in Council. Members’ Issues and Related Bills or Activities Bill 28 – Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Act, 2026 Honourable Dan Williams, Minister of Municipal Affairs Bill 28 is an omnibus bill modifying large sections of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), Libraries Act, and the Alberta Housing Act (AHA). The […]
Spring Clean Your Policy
Spring is in the air, and with it comes the rhythms of seasonal change and renewal. As April showers give way to May flowers, another seasonal certainty isn’t far behind: insurance renewal applications will soon be landing in your inbox. The busy summer season can sneak up quickly, so now is the perfect time to […]
Development of Sub-Regional Plans
Sub-regional plans are a key component of the province’s approach to maintaining a working landscape on Crown land and supporting a broad range of land uses and values including conservation, Indigenous traditional land use, recreation and economic development. Municipal and privately held land are explicitly excluded. The Government of Alberta will complete planning for up to 14 sub-regions across the province. While municipal and privately held land are excluded from […]
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Webinar on Water Act Amendments
Amendments to the Water Act came into force on March 11, 2026. According to the Government of Alberta, the changes are intended to modernize the water management system by streamlining regulatory requirements, increasing transparency, and making it easier for Albertans to use and share water. RMA participated in the Government of Alberta’s water availability engagement across 2024 and 2025. RMA highlighted concerns around expanding use of inter-basin transfers and merging the Peace-Slave and Athabasca river […]
RMA Releases Priorities and Expectations for Government Action on PTAS
RMA outlines clear expectations for how the province should advance implementation of the Property Tax Accountability Strategy RMA has released Property Tax Accountability Strategy: RMA’s Priorities and Expectations for Government Action, which outlines RMA’s expectations for how the Government of Alberta should advance the implementation of the PTAS Final Report and its recommendations. Background The PTAS process brought […]
Municipal Agricultural Disasters
The RMA is once again tracking agricultural disasters declared by rural municipalities in 2026 As we move into another busy season, RMA would like to remind members of our Guide for Declaring Municipal Agricultural Disasters in Alberta. RMA’s guide provides municipalities with information on what a municipal agricultural disaster declaration is and factors to consider when making a declaration. The Agricultural Financial Services […]
Rural Mental Health Network Webinar
The Rural Mental Health Network (RMHN) is hosting a webinar for rural municipalities to showcase their services and identify opportunities for collaboration. The Rural Mental Health Network (RMHN) is a province-wide initiative focused on strengthening mental health and well-being in rural Alberta through connection, collaboration, and community-led action. RMHN is not a direct service provider. Instead, it works alongside municipalities, nonprofit partners, and […]