RMA Releases Report on Bill 28 Impacts on Aggregate Pit Approval Process
RMA has undertaken further analysis of the potential impacts of Bill 28 changes on the aggregate pit approval process to provide members with a deeper understanding of the municipal and landowner risks associated with the changes. This follow-up analysis, Bill 28 Impacts on Aggregate Pit Approval Process: Overview and Recommendations, highlights RMA concerns with the Government of Alberta’s decision to erode the municipal aggregate […]
RMA Submits Feedback to ISED Antenna Tower Siting Engagement
ISED’s proposed amendments significantly amend the antenna tower siting process for municipalities. In May 2026, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to the existing federal antenna tower siting requirements, found under CPC-2-0-03 – Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems. The consultation also served to announce reductions already made to licensees’ reporting and other regulatory requirements, including changes related to mandatory roaming and tower and site […]
RMA Assigns Statuses to Four Spring 2026 Resolutions
RMA has assigned statuses to four 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 […]
Monthly Resolution Update – June 2026
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the 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 […]
Municipal Facility Rentals: Risk Management Tips
As summer evolves, so does the increase in facility rentals for occasions such as weddings, family reunions and other events requiring larger community spaces. Municipalities and non-profit organizations are often the primary providers of these facilities and play an important role in supporting community use. With increased demand comes increased exposure to risk. These risks […]
RMA Provides Input to the Canadian Infrastructure Council’s National Infrastructure Assessment
RMA has submitted feedback to the Canadian Infrastructure Council to inform their development of the second National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) report. RMA’s feedback was centered on the unique realities of rural infrastructure asset management and reinforces the importance of practical, scalable approaches that reflect rural municipal capacity. Key themes from RMA’s submission include: RMA will continue advocating for asset management approaches that recognize rural capacity constraints, support consistent and usable […]
Building Communities Strong Fund Now Accepting Applications for Local Impact Stream
The Government of Canada’s Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) is now accepting applications through the Local Impact Stream. The intent of the Local Impact Stream is to provide support to small projects that create economic benefits through the creation, improvement, or modernization of public infrastructure. Applications are open to municipal governments, non-profit organizations, and Indigenous organizations. The Local Impact Stream is administered in the […]
RMA Releases Bill 28: Rural Municipal Impact Analysis and Announces Follow-Up Member Webinar
RMA provides a deeper examination of key amendments and invites members to a second engagement session. RMA has developed and released a secondary analysis of Bill 28, the Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, to provide members with a deeper understanding of several of the Bill’s most consequential amendments. This follow-up document, Bill 28: Rural Municipal Impact […]
RMA Encourages Members to Share Draft Resolutions for Review
Resolutions are a key advocacy tool through which RMA members identify priority issues requiring action by other orders of government and decision-makers. RMA uses endorsed resolutions to guide advocacy activities, identify positions, and ultimately seek to affect change in support of the issues identified through resolutions. A well-developed resolution helps support RMA’s advocacy efforts and helps rural municipalities ensure that key issues and priorities are conveyed in a clear and concise way. As district […]
Government of Alberta Extends PERC and DIRC Programs Through 2028
Government renews tax credit programs to offset uncollectable education and industrial taxes The Government of Alberta has announced a three-year extension of the Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) and Designated Industrial Requisition Credit (DIRC) programs, expanding eligibility through the 2028 tax year and increasing the annual PERC program cap to $7 million. This extension is connected to Recommendation 12 […]