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Advocacy
2 Apr 2026

The Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 28: Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, which proposes a wide range of amendments to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) across several major municipal policy areas. RMA

Advocacy
2 Apr 2026

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

Advocacy
2 Apr 2026

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

Advocacy
2 Apr 2026

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

Advocacy
2 Apr 2026

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

Advocacy
27 Mar 2026

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

Advocacy
27 Mar 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

Advocacy
27 Mar 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

Advocacy
27 Mar 2026

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,

Insurance
27 Mar 2026

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

Advocacy
20 Mar 2026

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,

Insurance
20 Mar 2026

Hiring summer students at your organization can be a very positive practice, both for you and the broader community. From a community standpoint, it can provide an important source of skills education and experience building

Insurance
20 Mar 2026

Roadside cleanup activities, whether undertaken through the Alberta Highway Cleanup Program or as part of routine county road upkeep, help maintain safe and clean roadways. Organized cleanups also present a valuable opportunity for communities to

Advocacy
16 Mar 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NISKU, ALBERTA, MARCH 16, 2026 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) and Government of Alberta have released the final report of the Property Tax Accountability Strategy (PTAS). The PTAS was formed

Advocacy
13 Mar 2026

In response to the Government of Alberta’s release of Budget 2026, RMA released an Initial Analysis on February 27. As a follow up to that initial analysis, RMA has created a detailed response document that

Advocacy
13 Mar 2026

Rural Alberta has a veterinarian workforce shortage. Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada announced the $250,000 Veterinary Student Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program. The program will provide a rural summer work experience for veterinary