RMA participated as a project partner on study to provide the rural context for EPR The Alberta Collaborative Extended Producer Responsibility Study (ACES) outlines a made-in-Alberta vision for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for residential packaging
The Government of Alberta announced changes to the Alberta Parks System The Government of Alberta (GOA) announced an assessment this week of all sites in the Alberta Parks system. It identified 164 of its 473
Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has released their re-evaluation decision regarding the use of strychnine to control Richardson’s Ground Squirrels (RGS). This re-evaluation began in 2018 and included a 90-day comment period. During
The deadline for completing ICFs is April 1, 2020 As the ICF deadline approaches, RMA has received questions from members in three common areas: Completion Notification Arbitration This bulletin provides high-level information on each of
RMA has received responses from the Government of Alberta on seven fall 2019 resolutions. In previous years, the Government of Alberta has provided RMA with all resolution responses in a single package. However, the Government
Transport Canada is conducting a study to assess the inter-community transit needs of Canadians in rural communities and small to medium-sized towns, including the ways in which these needs are being met, as well as
Accessing quality healthcare in rural Alberta can present challenges for municipalities and their residents. The RMA believes that rural Albertans deserve a voice in determining how healthcare services are funded and provided in their communities.
RMA’s submission focuses on the importance of maintaining accessible, fair, transparent, and locally-focused municipal elections In February 2020, the Government of Alberta announced a limited review of the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA), focusing on
Alberta Transportation is seeking feedback on commercial transportation regulations to find ways to streamline the rules to transport people, goods, and services efficiently, while improving public safety. The regulation of trucking, bus, and service companies
The Government of Alberta has released Budget 2020: A plan for jobs and the economy for the 2020-21 fiscal year and 2020-23 Fiscal Plan. The 2020-21 budget focuses on four key Government of Alberta priorities:
Today the Government of Alberta released their budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year. RMA President Al Kemmere’s initial reaction to the 2020-21 provincial budget is as follows: “As Alberta continues to deal with challenging economic
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA Spring 2020 Convention are now available. Click here for the complete resolution package. Resolution Amendments Any members wishing to propose amendments
RMA’s resolution deadline for the 2020 Spring Convention was Friday, February 21, 2020. Any resolutions being brought forward after this date are considered emergent. As per RMA’s resolution process policy, an emergent resolution is defined
Supporting vibrant, healthy communities through policy Municipalities can improve the quality of life and well-being of their residents by using policy to create bright, vibrant communities where healthy choices are easier. RMA, AUMA, and the
RMA and AUMA have updated the ICF Workbook to include current ICF and IDP requirements based on changes made in Bill 25 In 2018, RMA and AUMA, with support from Alberta Municipal Affairs, collaborated to
Western municipal leaders are on the front lines of economic uncertainty. Every day, people in our communities are losing their livelihoods, their homes, and their hopes for the future. As the governments closest to daily
