Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking feedback from stakeholders Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is developing a Management Plan for the Evening Grosbeak, which is listed as Special Concern under the federal Species
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, 2022 for the 2022 Spring Convention – that addresses
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2022 Spring Convention are now available. The following resolutions were submitted prior to the RMA’s resolution deadline: 1-22S A More Equitable Funding
Court decision confirms municipal authority to create bylaws banning roadside trailer signs An Alberta Court of Appeal decision has confirmed that municipalities have the authority to create bylaws banning roadside trailer signs. The RMA is
View the RMA’s 2022 federal pre-budget submission In advance of the 2022 federal budget, the Government of Canada has requested stakeholders to share their ideas on how budget priorities could contribute to new jobs and
Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking feedback from stakeholders Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is developing a Management Plan for Yellow Banded Bumble Bee in Canada, which is listed as a species of
On February 14, 2022, the RMA hosted a presentation and Q&A session with senior representatives from Alberta and Environment and Parks (AEP). This session covered the ministry’s progress on working to fulfill the vision of
RMA is hosting the last two webinars in the RMA 101 series The RMA released RMA 101 in January 2022 to familiarize and orient new RMA members with the association. Throughout February, RMA staff have
Canadian Internet Registration Authority makes grants for up to $100,000 available The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has launched its Community Investment Program Grants. Grants of up to $100,000 are available for non-profit organizations, registered
RMA’s submission highlights priority budget items for rural municipalities In advance of the 2022 provincial budget, RMA has provided a submission to the Government of Alberta. RMA’s budget submission provides input based on five themes:
The guide provides easy access to recommended RMA questions for members to ask during police transition engagement sessions To continue supporting members as they attend Government of Alberta engagement sessions regarding the Alberta Provincial Police
The RMA 2022 Spring Convention will take place March 14 – 16, 2022 at the Edmonton Convention Centre in person, with no virtual component. We look forward to welcoming our elected officials, members, and guests
The federal government is seeking feedback on new measures to reduce pollution from Canada’s landfills The federal government recently released a discussion paper titled Reducing Methane Emissions from Canada’s Municipal Solid Waste Landfills. The purpose
The federal government is seeking feedback on new measure to reduce pollution from Canada’s landfills Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking feedback on the draft Landfill Methane Recovery and Destruction Protocol developed for
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
Many may remember the iconic sledding scene from the National Lampoon’s movie, Christmas Vacation, where the character Clark Griswold (played by actor Chevy Chase) is eager to try his newly waxed sled. The sled ultimately
