Position statements provide a concise overview of RMA’s position on key policy areas RMA takes pride in representing the rural municipal perspective to government decision-makers, industry, and other stakeholders. As part of our advocacy efforts,
The Miistakis Institute, with support from the RMA and other key stakeholders, has developed the Least Conflict Lands: Municipal Decision Support Tool for Siting Renewable Energy Alberta is investing in renewables as a key strategy
Alberta’s 2019 provincial election is now complete. RMA would like to congratulate the United Conservative Party and Premier-designate Jason Kenney on their majority government. RMA looks forward to the opportunity to work with a new
One of the RMA’s key priority issues for the 2019 election is infrastructure and transportation. Rural roads and bridges serve as important arteries to help Alberta’s economy grow by connecting natural resources to national and
Check it out for a quick overview of where each major party stands on municipal and rural issues As part of the “Where it All Starts” election strategy, RMA has developed a Party Platform Guide
The MCCAC and Alberta Innovates is hosting a webinar on April 17, 2019. The Municipal Community Generation Challenge is providing funding for projects and is now accepting applications. Register for the webinar on April 17
Coordinated advocacy is needed to advance municipal perspectives. The RMA recognizes that responsible resource development is essential for the future of municipalities across Alberta. To accommodate coordinated advocacy, the formation of the Resource Communities of
Long-term, predictable, and responsive municipal funding is an election priority for the RMA Canada’s municipalities own or manage nearly 60% of Canada’s infrastructure, yet gather less than 10% of the taxes paid by Canadians. As
The RMA has endorsed the new Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta (NPAA) position statement. The NPAA position statement outlines the role of nurse practitioners (NPs), current barriers NPs face in serving in primary care roles,
On Monday April 1, 2019, Alberta’s new Fire and Building codes came into force. The new Alberta Building Code (ABC) and Alberta Fire Code (AFC) are based on the 2015 National Building Code and 2015
Presentations from the Spring 2019 RMA convention are now available online Some of the presentations from the Spring 2019 RMA convention are now available on the RMA website. The presentations are provided with permission from
Nisku, AB, April 1, 2019 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) is the voice for rural Alberta, and ensuring the rural perspective is considered by candidates running for provincial office is a priority. During
The following resolutions that were endorsed at the Spring 2016 RMA convention are now expiring. For details on the last provided update, please visit the RMA Resolution Database. 1-16S Preservation of Linear Assessment for
With the Alberta provincial election in full swing, the RMA is ready! As part of an ongoing effort to highlight the importance of rural Alberta during the provincial election, the RMA has developed the “Rural
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions at the spring 2019 convention: 1-19S Municipal Support for the Energy Industry (Strathcona County) 2-19S
The new guidelines for lead are stricter and change the point of measurement. On March 8, 2019, Health Canada published a new maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for lead, and they expect a new MAC for
