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Advocacy
12 Jun 2024

The resource, which includes an overview and frequently asked questions are intended to provide members with the details they need to understand Bill 22 and what it means for healthcare in their municipality In May

Advocacy
5 Jun 2024

The question guide is intended to provide members with an overview of Bill 11 and key questions they can ask MLAs and other provincial decision-makers On May 16, 2024, the Government of Alberta passed Bill

Insurance
4 Jun 2024

It’s that time of year when the weather changes and we start making plans for the summer. This is the best time to ensure that your festivals, parades, and markets are well-planned and the proper

Advocacy
30 May 2024

The RMA seeking member input to assist in negotiations for the renewal of the CAP Levy regulations The Community Aggregate Payment Levy (CAP Levy) Regulation was introduced in 2006 and enables municipalities to impose a

Advocacy
30 May 2024

Bill 21 makes changes to provincial and municipal responsibilities during an emergency event Bill 21, The Emergency Statutes Amendment Act has received third reading in the Alberta legislature. The RMA provided an initial analysis of

Advocacy
30 May 2024

RMA’s wildfire working group held their initial meeting In response to resolution 7-23F: Strategy for Management of Wildland Fires Outside the Forest Protection Area, the RMA has created a wildfire working group (WWG). The WWG

Insurance
27 May 2024

The RMA is strongly committed to providing the best possible service to our members. With that in mind, we are happy to announce that the RMA Insurance Risk Advisor team is moving forward with a

Advocacy
24 May 2024

The amendments do little to address problematic elements of the bill, as Cabinet could still remove councillors or repeal bylaws for virtually any reason On May 23, 2024, the Minister of Municipal Affairs introduced two

Media
24 May 2024

Nisku, AB, May 24, 2024 – Yesterday, the Minister of Municipal Affairs introduced amendments to Bill 20: Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024. The amendments are intended to address concerns expressed by the RMA and

Advocacy
15 May 2024

The GOA has introduced legislation that will lay the groundwork for the transition to a four-pillar health care system In November 2023, the Premier of Alberta and the Minister of Health announced a significant restructuring

Advocacy
13 May 2024

Sessions from Energy Futures Lab seek to gather input from rural municipalities on Alberta’s Electricity Future. Alberta’s Electricity Future, an initiative of the Energy Futures Lab (EFL), is working with stakeholders across Alberta to envision

Media
13 May 2024

Nisku, AB, May 13, 2024 – Last week, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis introduced Bill 21, Emergency Statutes Amendment Act. If passed, the bill would give the province sweeping authority to

Advocacy
10 May 2024

Registration is open for the updated Regional Partnerships and Collaboration course! With the movement to regional collaboration in recent years, EOEP has updated its Regional Partnerships and Collaboration course to meet the current needs of

Advocacy
10 May 2024

New legislation would give provincial government power to take control of local emergency response On May 9, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services introduced Bill 21: Emergency Statutes Amendment Act, which amends six

Advocacy
9 May 2024

RMA presented to the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications regarding advertised internet speeds not meeting user experience Bill C-288 is being reviewed by the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications. The bill would

Advocacy
9 May 2024

Survey seeks input on Bistcho Lake and Cold Lake sub-regional caribou recovery plans The Government of Alberta is seeking input on regulations related to the Bistcho Lake and Cold Lake sub-regional caribou recovery plans. These