Changes will allow municipalities to assess and tax cannabis production facilities at market value rates At last week’s RMA convention, Minister of Municipal Affairs Kaycee Madu announced that changes would be made to Alberta’s assessment
The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) has launched the Municipal Energy Champions Program pilot, which will help municipalities introduce and operate municipal energy management initiatives, and support them in planning and implementing energy efficiency
Bill 25 introduces amendments to the Municipal Government Act intended to streamline the completion of ICFs and IDPs On November 19, 2019, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 25: Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act. Bill
In an effort to enhance service we offer our members, RMA Insurance provides information in areas where our knowledge and experience may be of particular assistance or relevance. With construction projects consistently ongoing at the
The following resolutions that were endorsed at the Fall 2016 RMA Convention are now expiring. For details on the last provided update, please visit the RMA Resolution Database. 1-16F Alberta Environment Approvals for Construction
The report provides an overview of how municipalities use financial reserves, and their important role in long-term planning and efficient municipal spending Last week, RMA released Understanding Municipal Financial Reserves, a report intended to provide
RMA seeking content for spring 2020 convention At RMA’s spring 2020 convention there will be an opportunity for delegates to attend their choice of several workshops. These workshops are designed for a smaller audience and
By now, all RMA Insurance members should have received their pre-renewal confirmations. Many of you have compiled the requested information and returned it to us. If you have not had a chance to complete your
RMA’s newly-released report explains the important role that financial reserves play in long-term planning and decision-making for municipalities across Alberta Nisku, AB, November 14, 2019 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has released a
MNP releases survey on innovation and local governments across Western Canada MNP partnered with provincial associations from British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to find out what is driving change in Canadian communities and how local
Bill 20 and Bill 21 make a wide range of changes to current legislation, including the Police Act and the establishment of the Local Government Fiscal Framework Act On October 29, 2019, the Government of
Roundtable discussion to be hosted in Lethbridge On Tuesday, November 5, the Regional Commissioner for the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is coming to Southern Alberta to connect with stakeholders. The event features a
Feedback is being accepted through written comments and an online survey The Government of Alberta has announced the review of the Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act (TSRA), to consider ways to prevent and reduce the
RMA’s resolution deadline for the Fall 2019 Convention was Friday, October 18, 2019. Any resolutions being brought forward after this date will be considered emergent. As per RMA’s resolution process policy, an emergent resolution is
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA Fall 2019 Convention are now available. See the attachment to this bulletin for the complete resolution package. Resolution Amendments Any members wishing
The Government of Alberta has released Budget 2019: A plan for jobs and the economy for the 2019-20 fiscal year and 2019-23 Fiscal Plan. The 2019-20 budget focuses on three key Government of Alberta priorities:
