The 2019 – 2020 RMA Annual Report and Financials are available for member information in advance of next week’s Annual General Meeting In adhering to our values of transparency and accountability, we are pleased to
MCCAC is hosting a free webinar on their Solar for Schools Program The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s (MCCAC) Solar for Schools Program helps school authorities reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. School authorities
The Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship is seeking feedback The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act came into effect in 2013 and was amended in 2017 to expand the legislation to government offices, public entities,
Most of the initiatives are in effect for three years and will provide time for further consultation on the modernization of Alberta’s assessment model for regulated oil and gas properties On October 19, 2020, the
The Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group and Cleanfarms announced six new sites for farmers to drop off used twine and grain bags Six new locations came onboard as collection sites and are ready to accept empty
Alberta Municipal Affairs and Elections Alberta have developed a variety of resources in advance of next year’s municipal election and possible senate election process In advance of next year’s municipal elections (scheduled for October 18,
RMA’s resolution deadline for the 2020 Fall Convention was Friday, October 2, 2020. Any resolutions being brought forward after this date are considered emergent. As per RMA Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2020 Fall Convention are now available. Click here for the complete resolution package. Resolution Amendments Any members wishing to propose amendments to
Learn more about FCM’s Toward Parity Initiative through this unique webinar series Toward Parity in Municipal Politics is an initiative the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) initiated in 2018. In Canada, women occupy 18% of
Do More Agriculture Foundation is now accepting applications from groups to host mental health workshops in 2021 Do More Ag is now accepting applications from groups interested in hosting agriculture mental health workshops in 2021.
Learn what municipal roles are in renewable energy Accelerating Implementation of Renewable Energy (AIRE) is a two-year project designed to help municipalities reach emission reduction targets by enabling investment in local renewable energy projects. The
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the RiskPro 2020 webinars. We appreciate our members’ openness to try a new format given the current circumstances. In order to continue to improve our event
The Government of Canada is seeking feedback on a proposed integrated management approach to plastics The Government of Canada is taking steps toward eliminating plastic pollution in Canada, including potentially banning or restricting certain harmful
The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) has been working hard to find ways to provide access to programs during the COVID-19 pandemic and has developed an exciting opportunity for RMA and AUMA members to participate
The RMA values the opportunity to recognize members for their dedicated service at the 2020 Fall Convention Recognition of members through the Long Service Awards, the R.W. Hay Award, and In Memoriam will take place
Transport Canada to host webinar October 27 Transport Canada (TC) and road authorities will be hosting additional information sessions focused on some of the key points to consider when applying for funding under the Rail
