Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in spring 2023: 1-23S Enhanced Support for Receiving Municipalities in Dissolutions (Parkland County) 2-23S Provincial
Sometimes it’s tempting to look for quick solutions when it comes to solving problems without fully looking at the causes or the system in which they exist. This tendency can be detrimental when addressing slip,
The 2023 federal budget is titled Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy and Healthy Future On March 28, 2023, the federal budget was released based on commitments to make life more affordable for Canadians, create a
Nisku, AB, March 20, 2023 – As rural municipalities continue to face an escalating unpaid property tax burden from oil and gas companies, the RMA sees real promise in the action taken by the Government
The member committee will help the RMA to better understand how development approvals and other decisions made by quasi-judicial agencies such as the AER and AUC impact rural municipalities Although a core responsibility of municipalities
Nisku, AB, March 7, 2023 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has conducted a member survey identifying that as of December 31, 2022, approximately $268 million in property taxes currently owed to rural municipalities
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 Government of Alberta has released Budget 2023: Securing Alberta’s Future and the 2023 – 2026 Fiscal Plan. RMA President Paul McLauchlin’s initial reaction to the 2023 – 2024 provincial budget is as follows: Budget
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2023 Spring Convention are now available. The following resolutions were submitted prior to the RMA’s resolution deadline: 1-23S Enhanced Support for Receiving
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 15, 2023 for the 2023 Spring Convention – that addresses
The draft strategic direction will be presented via resolution for member endorsement at the 2023 Spring Convention The RMA is pleased to release a draft strategic direction document for member consideration. The purpose of the
The report outlines the inequality of the current voting structure and provides an overview of approaches used in other jurisdictions The RMA has released a report titled Seeking Balance: Voting Inequalities in Alberta’s Growth Management
At RMA Insurance, we endeavour to provide the best coverage at the lowest cost to our membership. Over the past four years, the market for automobile insurance, especially the capacity to provide coverage for buses,
Following the endorsement of resolutions by RMA members, the RMA forwards the resolutions to the appropriate provincial or federal ministry or organization for an initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the
CRTC is seeking people to test their internet speeds using a Whitebox The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) launched the third phase of Measuring Broadband Canada. This project is designed to identify areas where
Finance course builds on the foundational Munis 101 course Register today! The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP)’s Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance course often sells out. The course offers an excellent opportunity for elected officials
