RMA’s Wildfire Working Group Report Now Available
The RMA’s Wildfire Working Group (WWG) met throughout the summer of 2024 and again in January 2025 to develop a strategy to manage wildfires outside the Forest Protection Area (FPA), as requested by RMA resolution 7-23F: Strategy for Management of Wildland Fires Outside Forest Protection Area. Members of the WWG represent: This work has culminated […]
“Losing Bet” – Week 3
“Losing Bet” will equip RMA members with the tools necessary to understand and advocate for changes to the charitable gaming model. RMA is concerned about the inequities faced by rural organizations through the current charitable gaming model. Despite many years of advocacy from RMA and other rural stakeholders, the Government of Alberta has taken no […]
Is Your Business Interruption Coverage Keeping Up With Your Needs?
Business Interruption (BI) is an often-overlooked coverage that provides ease to financial losses that can arise from a variety of incidents that an organization may experience. Here are some examples of incidents that may benefit from BI coverage: With these exposures, we strongly recommend that you review your Business Interruption exposure. What Is Business Interruption? […]
Action Required: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Contracts
If your municipality is opting into Circular Materials, you must provide the RMA Insurance team with your signed contracts as soon as possible. Potential Coverage Gaps Many members lack adequate Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) coverage required under these agreements. Key Coverage Requirements Does Your Policy Meet the Requirements? Your Genesis CGL policy meets contract requirements, […]
“Losing Bet” – Week 2
“Losing Bet” will equip RMA members with the tools necessary to understand and advocate for changes to the charitable gaming model. RMA is concerned about the inequities faced by rural organizations through the current charitable gaming model. Despite many years of advocacy from RMA and other rural stakeholders, the Government of Alberta has taken no […]
Alberta Health Care System Refocus Engagement
The Government of Alberta is engaging with residents to understand the current state of health care in Alberta. Beginning in early 2024, the GOA conducted 65 in-person engagement sessions across the province. These sessions gave the opportunity for patients, health care workers, and caregivers to share their feedback on the current state of the health […]
“Losing Bet” – Week 1
“Losing Bet” will equip RMA members with the tools necessary to understand and advocate for changes to the charitable gaming model. RMA is concerned about the inequities faced by rural organizations through the current charitable gaming model. Despite many years of advocacy from RMA and other rural stakeholders, the Government of Alberta has taken no […]
RMA Monitoring Tariff Situation
RMA is actively monitoring the tariff situation between Canada and the USA. RMA has been diligently observing the fluidity of the political situation involving the potential imposition of tariffs and recognizes the significant impacts this action could have on our members. On February 3, 2025, Canada and the United States agreed to delay the imposition […]
Monthly Resolution Update – January 2025
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA is releasing a monthly bulletin highlighting recent actions undertaken on select active resolutions. The Monthly Resolution Update Bulletin is a way of routinely highlighting a selection of the over 70 currently active resolutions, offering members a more detailed insight into the work being carried out on their […]
RMA Launches “Losing Bet” – A Charitable Gaming Campaign
“Losing Bet” will equip RMA members with the tools necessary to understand and advocate for changes to the charitable gaming model. RMA is concerned about the inequities faced by rural organizations through the current charitable gaming model. Despite many years of advocacy from RMA and other rural stakeholders, the Government of Alberta has taken no […]