Apply Now for Investing in Canada Plan Funding
Bilateral agreement completed between Alberta and Canada On April 3, 2018, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta completed an agreement establishing how phase 2 of the federal Investing in Canada plan will be administered in Alberta. The bilateral agreement is not yet publicly available, however, information on eligibility parameters, application procedures, and […]
MGA Amendments – What Do You Need to Know as of April 1, 2018?
On October 26, 2017, the Government of Alberta approved three Orders in Council, proclaiming the majority of the amendments to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) into force either as of October 26, 2017, January 1, 2018, or April 1, 2018. Brownlee LLP has developed an article that focuses on the MGA amendments that came into force as of […]
Take Half a Day to Learn About Asset Management for the Benefit of Your Community!
RMA invites elected officials and CAOs from all municipalities in Alberta to sign up for our FREE half day workshops on asset management. In partnership with AUMA and Infrastructure and Asset Management Alberta (IAMA), we are hosting workshops across the province that are geared towards rural and small urban municipalities with limited asset management experience, […]
Alberta Budget 2018-19: Initial Analysis
Today the Government of Alberta released their budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year (April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019). RMA President Al Kemmere’s initial reaction to the 2018-19 provincial budget is as follows: “The RMA is pleased by the Government of Alberta’s announcement to replace the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) upon its completion in […]
Alberta Budget 2018-19: The Facts
The Government of Alberta has released their budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year (April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019). The 2018-19 budget is based on three pillars identified by the Government of Alberta: Diversifying the economy – fighting for market access, adding value to our energy products and supporting new and developing industries. Protecting […]
RMA Spring 2018 Endorsed Resolutions
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions at the spring 2018 convention: 1-18S: Request for Implementation of the 2018 Assessment Year Modifier for Well and Pipeline Assessments 2-18S: Combatting Rural Crime 3-18S: Increase Crown Prosecutor Staffing Levels for Rural Municipalities 4-18S: Support for Continuation of Grant […]
RMA Resolution Database Temporarily Unavailable
As the RMA transitions to a new website, the resolution database will be temporarily unavailable. In the meantime, the RMA’s Fall 2017 Report Card is attached for reference and we encourage you to contact the staff members noted at the bottom of this bulletin with any resolution-related questions. The RMA plans to have the resolution […]
Start your Asset Management journey today!
Before becoming a councillor, reeve, mayor, or CAO did you hear the term “asset management” and not have a clue what it meant? Or did you think it was about roads and bridges but now you know that it is so much more than that? RMA, AUMA, and Infrastructure and Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) have […]
Petition to Government of Canada Requesting Tax Credits for Volunteer Citizens on Patrol Open for Signature
An e-petition calling on the Government of Canada to extend a $3000 tax credit to volunteer citizens on Patrol is now open for signature on the Government of Canada’s website. The petition calls for a tax credit similar to that currently available to volunteer fire fighters and search and rescue volunteers, to be applied to […]
Métis Harvesting Policy Review: Provide Your Comments
The Government of Alberta is conducting a review of the Métis Harvesting in Alberta policy. The purpose of this review is to ensure that the Policy is consistent with case law. The province is completing engagement sessions that will focus on how to balance Métis harvesting activities with the protection and conservation of wildlife resources […]