Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Update
The 2020 provincial budget contains approximately $750 million over three years of anticipated funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). RMA, along with AUMA, has reached out to Alberta Infrastructure to confirm details on the current status and the Government of Alberta’s plans for ICIP in 2020. Between program launch in April 3, […]
Alberta Collaborative Extended Producer Responsibility Study Now Available
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 and paper products (PPP) that would bring benefits to Albertans. The study proposes producers distribute packaging and paper products in […]
Government of Alberta Announcement to Optimize Alberta’s Parks
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 sites are underutilized and proposed their removal from the parks system. The GOA’s news release identifies there are ongoing efforts […]
Strychnine Registration Cancelled for Richardson’s Ground Squirrels
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 this period RMA commented that the use of strychnine can contribute to an effective integrated pest management program, however, the […]
ICF Considerations as the Deadline Nears
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 these areas. For more detailed information on ICFs, view the RMA and AUMA ICF Workbook, or contact the Alberta Municipal […]
RMA Receives Responses to Several Fall 2019 Resolutions
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 of Alberta has changed its resolution response process to have individual ministries directly provide RMA with responses to resolutions. As […]
Inter-community Transit Survey
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 the barriers to mobility and mobility gaps. The survey seeks to engage with representatives of stakeholder groups, including local governments, […]
RMA Health Position Statements Updated
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. In response to ongoing issues related to healthcare, and respecting the vital importance of access to health service in rural […]
RMA Provides Input into Review of Local Authorities Election Act
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 the following areas: Length of campaign period Nomination process Campaign finances Candidate surplus Campaign contribution limits Campaign expense limits Third-party […]
Commercial Carrier Survey
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 is a shared responsibility between the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. The review will help Alberta Transportation understand how the […]