The Government of Canada launches funding for Indigenous and local communities who contribute to engagement on railway safety Transport Canada’s Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement (PERSE) provides funding to increase capacity for indigenous and
Position statements provide a concise overview of the RMA’s positions on key policy areas The RMA takes pride in representing the rural municipal perspective to government decision-makers, industry, and other stakeholders. As part of its
In recent years, the RMA has increased its focus on advocating on federal issues. This has included monitoring federal issue development for impacts on RMA members, building relationships with federal decision-makers, and participating in engagements
The plan includes five strategic directions intended to support local and provincewide work already underway in enhancing rural economic development in Alberta The Government of Alberta has unveiled the Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan
Munis 101 lays the foundation for elected officials The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), in partnership with Alberta Municipal Affairs, is delivering a virtual offering of Munis 101 to help municipalities meet Municipal Government Act
The webinar will feature representatives from RhPAP and AHS discussing the importance of collaboration to health care service delivery in rural Alberta As access to health services is an ongoing challenge across rural Alberta, the
Join a small group learning community and gain insight into asset management topics Are you interested in learning more about asset management? The RMA, ABmunis, and IAMA are hosting three small group learning communities throughout
Nominations are now open for the Minister’s Awards for Transportation Innovation (MATI). The MATI are awarded each year and recognize innovation in the transportation sector in the following categories: Design Innovation Construction Innovation Environmental Innovation
Applications will be accepted until April 18, 2023 The CRTC has announced the third phase of their Broadband Fund is now accepting applications. The CRTC’s Broadband Fund makes $750 million available over a five-year period.
The grant supports training and capacity-building for regional fire services The Government of Alberta is now accepting applications for the Fire Services Training Grant. The grant, which is open to all municipalities, Metis Settlements, and
The RMA will host a webinar on December 16 to discuss rural municipal priorities related to next year’s provincial election With a provincial election expected in May 2023, the RMA is preparing an approach to
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in fall 2022: 1-22F Volunteer Firefighters as Medical First Responders (Ponoka County) 2-22F Laboratory and
The following resolutions that were endorsed at the RMA 2019 Fall Convention are now expiring. For details on the last provided update, please visit the RMA Resolution Database. 1-19F Priority of Unpaid Property Taxes on
Many of the mandate letters include directions that will have major impacts on rural municipalities Over the past week, Premier Danielle Smith has released mandate letters for all ministries. Mandate letters establish priority outcomes and
Government Liaisons will engage with communities to develop recommendation to Government of Alberta The Government of Alberta appointed the first-ever Hate Crimes Community Liaisons in Alberta on May 25, 2022. The liaisons will work directly
Sessions will share information on tax policy relevant to municipalities The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is partnering with the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) -Alberta to provide information to municipalities. Registration is now open for
