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On December 6, 2016, Bill 21: Modernized Municipal Government Act (MMGA) passed third reading in the Alberta legislature, effectively completing the legislative cycle.

On November 29, 2016, the federal government announced final decisions with respect to several proposed inter-provincial pipeline proposals and the presence of crude oil tanker traffic along British Columbia’s northern coast.

The December 2016 AAMDC Board of Directors meeting will be the first for the new Board of Directors, which was elected at the Fall 2016 Convention.

Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the AAMDC’s advocacy efforts.

At the AAMDC Fall 2016 Convention, Minister of Transportation Brian Mason confirmed the return of the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program for the 2017-18 fiscal year.

The Government of Canada is looking for input on seven draft policies, which support the predictable, clear and consistent implementation of the Species at Risk Act.

On November 22, the Government of Alberta introduced a number of amendments to Bill 21: Modernized Municipal Government Act.

Earlier this year, the Government of Alberta established the Energy Efficiency Advisory Panelwhose mandate included speaking with Albertans, Indigenous communities, local governments, and stakeholders to determine the types of programs that a new provincial agency,

The FCM Board of Directors met in Oakville, Ontario on September 13-16, 2016.

On November 1, 2016, the Government of Canada released their fall economic statement.

To best represent the membership and the ideals of the organization, the AAMDC values the opportunity to undertake a formal review of its board governance structure and related issues.

The Government of Canada is reviewing several pieces of federal legislation related to environmental protection.

Transport Canada has announced new funding for municipalities to improve rail safety in their communities.

The following has been provided by Alberta Health Services for AAMDC Members.

The AAMDC is seeking two individuals to fill vacant spaces on the Safety Codes Council (SCC) Gas Sub-Council.

The resolutions that will be presented during the resolutions session at the AAMDC Fall 2016 Convention are now available.