RMA is seeking proposals for speaking opportunities at upcoming conventions As part of RMA’s two annual conventions, RMA is seeking proposals from members and interested organizations for workshop presentations. These sessions are a highlight of RMA conventions, as they present
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 to paramountcy of provincial approvals on aggregate pit applications,
The survey results will help inform RMA’s work to assess government and agency progress. RMA is revisiting the 2023 Quasi-judicial Agency Committee (QJAC) report to assess government and quasi-judicial agency progress toward better integration of rural municipal perspectives in approving provincially regulated developments under the
Resolutions play an important role in guiding RMA’s advocacy approach and position development. As part of RMA’s commitment to consistent member reporting on resolution advocacy, RMA is proud to announce the Resolution Report Series. This Series will provide brief, regular updates offering members, government,
RMA was pleased to host the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) on June 26th. During the visit, Minister Olszewski announced that
The Government of Alberta (GOA) is seeking public input on a potential reservoir to increase water storage capacity and enhance water security in the Red Deer River basin. Input will be used to help the GOA assess the feasibility of designing, constructing and operating a potential new
On April 1, 2026, the GOA announced a new Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation that gives the AER power to enact enforcement measures against oil and gas operators that fail to adequately manage and treat
To further our commitment to providing unparalleled service to our members, RMA Insurance is happy to announce some changes to our Risk Advisor Team. We are thrilled to be welcoming back Temi Alao from maternity
Position Statements provide a concise overview of the RMA’s positions on key policy areas. The RMA is committed to advocating for the rural municipal perspective with government leaders, industry, and other stakeholders. To support these efforts, RMA
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
The Council is intended to explore the potential use of alternative financing tools to support investment in infrastructure. On June 23, 2026, Minister of Municipal Affairs Dan Williams announced the formation of a Minister’s Council to explore
RMA seeking to support members with a new ICF cost-calculation resource grounded in member input RMA is developing a new ICF Cost-Calculation Model (CCM) resource to support members in navigating legislative changes introduced through the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2025
RMA has undertaken further analysis of the potential impacts of Bill 28 changes on the aggregate pit approval process to provide members with a deeper understanding of the municipal and landowner risks associated with the changes. This follow-up analysis, Bill 28 Impacts
ISED’s proposed amendments significantly amend the antenna tower siting process for municipalities. In May 2026, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to the existing federal antenna tower siting requirements, found under CPC-2-0-03 – Radiocommunication
RMA has assigned statuses to four Spring 2026 resolutions which have received an initial response from government. Immediately after resolutions are endorsed by RMA members, RMA sends them to the relevant provincial or federal ministries or organizations for their initial response.
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
