Applications are now open for the Rural Transit Solutions Fund and the Active Transportation Fund. The Government of Canada’s (GOC) Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) is designed to support transit services in communities of all
The Government of Alberta has announced the extension of the Community Aggregate Payment Levy Regulation until 2029. The Community Aggregate Payment Levy (CAP Levy) Regulation was introduced in 2006 and enables municipalities to impose a
Unable to attend RMA’s AHPP webinar? Check out the recording. On December 12, 2024, RMA hosted the Alberta Seniors, Community, and Social Services Ministry for a webinar on the Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP) in
The new methodology will be based on publicly available data. As part of the ongoing Assessment Model Review (AMR), the Government of Alberta has introduced a new methodology for calculating assessment year modifiers (AYMs). The
To close out RMA’s Below the Drill campaign, a summary of the impacts on municipalities, an overview of key statistics, and a supplementary interactive data component are highlighted below. Throughout the fall, the RMA’s Below
RMA is releasing a new report on hospice and end-of-life care in rural Alberta. The report calls on the Government of Alberta to implement a sustainable hospice funding model to improve end-of-life care for rural
The new regulations and changes to existing regulations clarify the province’s “agriculture first” policy for renewable energy development, as well as reclamation requirements for project proponents. The Government of Alberta has announced several regulatory changes
New intake window designed to accommodate municipalities who will not be able to finalize an agreement with Circular Materials by December 31, 2024. The Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) is introducing an additional intake period
Engagement seeks information on how to enhance Alberta’s water management system to improve water availability. The Government of Alberta is seeking input on new policies, regulatory tools, and potential amendments to the Water Act to
RMA is co-hosting a webinar with ABmunis for members to understand the current state of Extended Producer Responsibility in relation to recycling. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is designed to shift the physical and financial burden
Are you preparing an application for the 2024/2025 AHPP program intake? Come hear about the program from the Government of Alberta and leave with information to help prepare your application. Last week, the Government of
Since last week’s update, all Government Bills tabled in the Fall 2024 Sitting of the Legislature were read for a third time, with many passing on division, and all now await Royal Assent. With no
Upcoming RiskPro Events RiskPro CommunitiesApril 22–24, 2024 RiskPro SchoolsFebruary 5, 2024 RiskPro Communities & Schools Each year, RMA hosts the RiskPro Communities & RiskPro Schools conference to support our members in operating more efficiently. RiskPro
In April 2024, the province announced plans to produce a feasibility study to assess ridership demand and infrastructure needs for the project. The study is expected to be complete by Summer 2025. The Government of
The Government of Alberta will no longer provide funding to the Edmonton and Calgary Metropolitan Region Boards, and membership is now voluntary. On Friday, November 22, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver informed both the Edmonton
This past week saw five bills pass the Committee of the Whole, several with amendments, and one bill pass third reading. Notable visitors to the Legislature this week included the Consul General of Japan, as
