Published: August 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: August 2026 Applies to: All Members Purpose: Reminds all RMA Insurance members to submit all completed documentation on or before August 31, 2026. Please ensure all
Three positions on the RMA Board of Directors are up for election at the 2026 Fall Convention The RMA 2026 Fall Convention will take place November 3-5, 2026, with the following positions on the Board
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 2026 Resolution Status Update – Volume
RMA is accepting applications from members to participate on a member committee focused on recommending reforms to Canada’s justice system through a rural lens. As directed in Resolution 15-24F: Member Committee to Understand the Criminal Justice System, the
Member input is critical to informing RMA’s upcoming ICF Cost-Calculation Model resource On July 31, 2026, RMA distributed a survey via email to member Mayors/Reeves and CAOs seeking input on the development of RMA’s upcoming Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF)
RMA has raised concerns and questions regarding government’s revised TAMP methodology and is seeking member input ahead of discussions with Alberta Municipal Affairs Earlier this year, the Property Tax Accountability Strategy (PTAS) process concluded with
In October 2025, the Minister of Energy and Minerals was mandated to develop an expedited 120-day provincial approval process for priority projects designated to be in the provincial interest. In response to this mandate, Bill 30: Expedited 120-Day Approvals Act was
The Government of Alberta (GOA) will complete planning for up to 14 sub-regions across the province. 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,
Amendments to the Business Improvement Area Regulation will take effect January 1, 2027. Municipal Affairs has recently released amendments to the Business Improvement Area (BIA) Regulation that will come into force on January 1, 2027. The changes follow stakeholder engagement conducted in
On July 28, Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) hosted a short webinar outlining their plans for a multi‑year modernization of the provincial Bridge Information System and provincial bridge inspection standards. The project includes developing a new integrated bridge management platform, transitioning to
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
Published: July 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: July 2026 Applies to: Municipalities and municipal staff responsible for emergency planning and response. Purpose: This bulletin outlines risk management considerations to help municipalities prepare for
Published: July 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: July 2026 Applies to: Municipalities with agricultural traffic on local roads. Purpose: This bulletin outlines risk management considerations to help municipalities support public safety, protect infrastructure,
The Councillor Accountability Framework was introduced in Bill 28 but details will be defined through regulation Municipal Affairs is seeking input on the design of the Councillor Accountability Framework (CAF), which was added to the
Transport Canada has opened two funding streams under the Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP), offering opportunities for rural municipalities to advance rail safety through education, infrastructure upgrades, technology pilots, and research. Both streams are now accepting proposals,
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is seeking municipal input on updates to the Code of Practice for Pits (COPP). According to EPA, updates to the COPP will focus on implementing Bill 28 changes related
