The Government of Alberta is currently seeking input from stakeholders to inform a review of the Victims of Crime Financial Benefits Program (VCFBP). The consultation supports a commitment in the UCP election platform. The intent
Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada is seeking input from municipalities Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada is conducting a survey that aims to document the scope, scale, and focus areas of the reclamation and
The WildTrax team is hosting a webinar on November 27 WildTrax is a new online platform for storing, managing, processing, and sharing biological data collected by environmental sensors that was created by representatives from the
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions at the fall 2019 convention: 1-19F Priority of Unpaid Property Taxes on Linear Property (MD
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
