The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is conducting a public consultation to enhance the National Public Alerting System (NPAS), used by emergency management officials across Canada to warn the public about threats to safety,
Schools have a unique exposure to fleet-related claims as some bus drivers are contracted out. Many people think of fleet safety as the prevention of damage to vehicles, but claims can have a devastating impact
The Government of Alberta has resources available to support municipalities in their economic development efforts. Alberta Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (JETI) has two regionally based teams available to support municipalities in their economic development
Position statements provide a concise overview of the RMA’s positions on key policy areas. The RMA is committed to advocating for the rural municipal perspective with government leaders, industry, and other stakeholders. To support these
On July 31, 2025, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA) and Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI) announced an engagement on the potential inclusion of agricultural plastics in a provincial regulatory system for collecting and recycling
The Resolution Status Update provides up-to-date information and progress updates for all active resolutions. The RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the 2025 Resolution Status Update – Volume
We’re excited to announce a streamlined improvement to our renewal process! Thank you for your continued partnership!
The Government of Alberta is seeking feedback from municipalities regarding municipal recall legislation. As part of a broader engagement, Alberta Municipal Affairs has distributed a survey seeking municipal insights on potential changes to the recall
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
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) has announced that the Ecosystem Services Grant Program is open for applications for the 2025-2026 period. Applications opened on July 15, and will remain open until October 1, 2025.
The next intake for Drought and Flood Protection Program funding opens on October 1, 2025. Introduced in Budget 2024, the Government of Alberta’s Drought and Flood Protection Program (DFPP) is a multi-year grant program that
The Government of Alberta is investing $7 million to improve water quality and help protect communities from floods and droughts. The Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP), administered by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA),
The UCA provides free presentations for municipalities to help support and inform local utility consumers. The Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) advocates for Alberta’s residential, farm, and small business electricity and natural gas consumers and provides
The regulations define further details regarding important aspects of the Independent Agency Police Service. In Spring 2025, the Government of Alberta (GOA) passed Bill 49, the Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act,
Meet Your Member Service Representatives (MSRs): Your first call, your trusted team. When it comes to your insurance needs, your Member Service Representative (MSR) is your dedicated first point of contact. Whether you’re reviewing your
The Government of Alberta has added an additional engagement opportunity for elected officials. The Government of Alberta (GOA) is conducting a review of the Police Funding Model (PFM) from May to July. An independent contractor
