Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission Submits Final Report to Cabinet
The report recommends boundaries and names to be used for 89 provincial electoral districts for the next eight to 10 years. On March 26, 2026, the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission submitted its final report to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, as per its requirements in the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act. The final report also […]
Emergency Use Registration for Strychnine Approved
On March 30, Health Canada, which oversees the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), announced that it has authorized Alberta and Saskatchewan’s re-submission for emergency use registration for two per cent liquid strychnine for Richardson’s ground squirrel control until November 2027. Alberta’s producers have faced significant challenges managing Richardson’s ground squirrels following the PMRA’s 2020 decision […]
RMA’s Legislative Update: Week of March 30 – April 3
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 15 – Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2026Honourable Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Bill 15 represents a major […]
Canadian Infrastructure Council Calls for Evidence for Second National Infrastructure Assessment
The Canadian Infrastructure Council (CIC) has announced a national Call for Evidence to support the development of Canada’s second National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) report. This follows the release of the first NIA report in November 2025, which established a national baseline and shared understanding of the pressures facing housing‑enabling infrastructure across the country. For the […]
RMA Spring 2026 Endorsed Resolutions
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in Spring 2026: 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 Technicians in […]
Expiring Resolution Update – March 2026
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA shares a bi-annual bulletin highlighting recent actions undertaken on expiring resolutions The Expiring Resolution Update Bulletin offers members more detailed insight into the work being carried out on their behalf on expiring resolutions. Although expiring resolutions will continue to inform RMA’s approach to advocacy on a related issue, the bulletin will be RMA’s final official reporting on a resolution. For the […]
Monthly Resolution Update – March 2026
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA releases a monthly bulletin highlighting recent updates and 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. For […]
RMA’s Legislative Update: Week of March 23-27
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 15 – Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 Honourable Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Bill 15 represents a major step toward establishing a provincial police force by amending the Police Act to allow the […]
Driver Hiring: Best Practices
Hiring qualified drivers for company vehicles, trucks, and equipment is a crucial component of any organization’s risk management strategy. Driver behaviour affects safety, claim frequency, and insurance costs. Having a clear and effective system for assessing drivers is essential to ensure organizations avoid taking on unnecessary risk. This bulletin outlines practical steps to assess driver […]
RMA’s Legislative Update: Week of March 16-20
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 15 – Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 Honourable Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Bill 15 represents a major step toward establishing a provincial police force by amending the Police Act to allow the […]