The Government of Alberta has released Budget 2026 and the 2026-2029 Fiscal Plan. RMA President Kara Westerlund’s initial reaction to Budget 2026 is as follows: The Government of Alberta is facing a challenging fiscal situation. Budget
Bill 15 takes additional steps to operationalize the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service On February 24, 2026, the Government of Alberta (GOA) announced Bill 15, the Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, which is intended to make changes that enable the Alberta Sheriffs Police
These bulletins summarize and explain the important and relevant details of potential and upcoming legislation in Alberta, including important and poignant points from the debates between elected Members of the Legislative Assembly as they create law. New
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, RMA releases 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 the over 70
The RMA has assigned statuses to seven Fall 2025 resolutions which have received an initial response from government. Immediately after resolutions are endorsed by RMA members, the RMA sends them to the relevant provincial or federal ministries or organizations for their initial response. Based on the response received,
As we prepare for another wildfire season in Alberta, this is the critical time to ensure you are ready if an emergency arises. This year, RMA Insurance has partnered with FireSmart™ Alberta to help provide
The Government of Alberta plans to release the 2026 Provincial Budget on February 26. The Government of Alberta will introduce Budget 2026 in the legislature on February 26. RMA continues its long‑standing commitment to ensuring
As per the RMA’s Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to the RMA after the resolution deadline – February 18, 2026 for the 2026 Spring Convention – that addresses
Monitoring and Managing Snow Loading and Ice Damming on Municipal Buildings Winter conditions across Canadian municipalities can create significant structural and safety hazards for public buildings. Two of the most common and preventable risks are
Late last year the Government of Alberta (GOA) introduced Bill 7 – the Water Amendment Act, 2025. Bill 7 makes multiple changes to the Water Act, based in part on the GOA’s Water Availability Engagement earlier in 2025. RMA participated in the engagement; some of the Bill
Another opportunity to learn, share, and connect with Alberta’s asset management community. On February 25, 2026, Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting their 2026 February Asset Management Workshop and annual general meeting at the iHotel & Conference Centre in Red
Safety in Indoor Arenas & Recreation FacilitiesCritical Safety Checks, Including for Propane-Powered Zambonis Indoor arenas and recreation facilities, such as ice rinks, host a variety of activities that require rigorous safety protocols to protect patrons,
Over the past five weeks, RMA’s Closing the Gap advocacy campaign has drawn on the RMA’s 2024 Rural Municipal Infrastructure Deficit Project to highlight the scale and urgency of Alberta’s rural infrastructure deficit and demonstrated how chronic underinvestment is placing rural municipalities, industries, and communities
On January 15, 2026, the Canadian Radio-Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced a public consultation to develop a new, standardized methodology for reporting mobile coverage across Canada. Through this engagement, the CRTC is aiming to improve the accuracy of mobile coverage information to better identify these
Proper sidewalk maintenance during winter is essential for both public safety and risk management. Snow and ice accumulation can lead to slips, falls, and injuries — resulting in potential liability claims against property owners or municipalities. Consistent upkeep not
Over the first three weeks of the Closing the Gap campaign, RMA has highlighted the widening rural infrastructure funding gap, demonstrated how rural transportation networks power Alberta’s economic engine, and underscored the urgent need to build long‑term
