The 2024 Federal Budget is titled Fairness for All Generations On April 16, 2024, the federal budget was released. Key budget priorities included building homes, making life more affordable, and growing the economy with the
Report provides human rights information to those providing support in an emergency evacuation The Alberta Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has released an information package intended to support both evacuees and those providing support to evacuees.
Albertans across the province are encouraged to apply for new advisory council positions to improve healthcare in their communities In November 2023, the Government of Alberta announced plans to restructure Alberta’s healthcare system. Alberta Health
Immediately after resolutions are endorsed by RMA members, the RMA sends the resolutions to the relevant provincial or federal ministry or organization for an initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the
The RMA has several concerns with the Bill, which will require provincial approval for federal funding agreements with municipalities On April 10, 2024 Bill 18: Provincial Priorities Act was introduced in the Legislative Assembly. Bill
The Government of Alberta is implementing a program to reduce barriers for farmers seeking a Class 1 driver’s license The Government of Alberta has launched a Farm-Restricted Class 1 Driver’s License, which will allow eligible
The RMA and Brownlee LLP will be reviewing the recent policy changes related to the development of renewable energy in Alberta On February 29, 2024, the Minister of Affordability and Utilities announced several policy changes
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in Spring 2024: 1-24S Declining Fire Department Services Across Rural Alberta (Smoky Lake County) 2-24S
Playgrounds should balance injury prevention with the desire to promote children’s ability to test their limits, build muscle, gain confidence, and learn personal interaction. In 2013, among children less than 10 years of age, there
The Government of Alberta is gathering input from Albertans for the Seniors’ Lodge program The Government of Alberta is reviewing the Seniors’ Lodge program, including the type and level of service provided and how it
Registration is open for Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance! Time is running out to register for EOEP’s online course on Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance. This course will be delivered over four weekly sessions starting
With the prevalent use of digital technology in our everyday lives, the vulnerability to scams and fraudulent schemes has significantly increased. We encourage our members to exercise the utmost caution and embrace proactive strategies to
Following the new policy changes to renewable energy development, a map of buffer zones and areas impacted by viewscape changes has been released In February 2024, the Minister of Affordability and Utilities announced several policy
To this point, the RMA has received two emergent resolutions for the Spring 2024 Resolutions Session. The RMA’s Resolutions Committee has determined that the submitted resolutions meet the criteria for emergent resolutions, as outlined in
The report includes a series of recommendations to reduce the risks associated with absorbing a dissolved municipality The RMA has released its Post-Dissolution Impacts Study – Summary Report. The report is the culmination of a
The GOA has introduced legislation that will enable the creation of an independent police agency The Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 11: the Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, which would update current policing
