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In March 2017, the federal Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Communitiesreleased a report on their review the Navigation Protection Act, which included recommendations for changes to the Act.

On April 13, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-45 (the Cannabis Act). Bill C-45 proposes developing a legal framework around the production, distribution, and retail sale of cannabis for recreational use.

The Flood Recovery and Reconstruction Act was enacted in December 2013 initiating amendments to the Municipal Government Act that would provide for regulation making powers to control or prohibit development in a floodway, and a

With the Spring 2017 convention behind us, we would like to share with you this spring convention’s highlights.

The implications of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) has been identified as a priority by AAMDC members through the endorsement of several resolutions.

Applications are now open for FCM's Climate and Asset Management Network, which provides peer-learning opportunities, grant funding, and training to help municipalities better integrate climate and sustainability goals into asset management approaches.

In a continuation of the review of the Municipal Government Act, the Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 8: An Act to Strengthen Municipal Government.

Over the past several months, the federal Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities has been reviewing the Navigation Protection Act, including changes made to it in 2009 and 2012, when it was still known

The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), a joint venture of the AAMDC and AUMA, is Alberta’s only professional education program designed for municipally elected officials.

The AAMDC is pleased to provide the membership with an update on advocacy efforts in theSpring 2017 Advocacy Report Card.

The following resolutions that were endorsed at the spring 2014 convention are now expiring.

Photographs of the AAMDC’s 2017 spring convention are now available on Flickr and can be accessed by clicking here.

The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), a joint venture of the AAMDC, AUMA and Alberta Municipal Affairs, is Alberta’s only professional education program designed for municipally elected officials.

The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), a joint venture of the AAMDC, AUMA and Alberta Municipal Affairs, is Alberta’s only professional education program designed for municipally elected officials.

Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the AAMDC’s advocacy efforts.

The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), a joint venture of the AAMDC and AUMA, is Alberta’s only professional education program designed for municipally elected officials.