Province Announces Regulatory Details Related to Renewable Energy Development Projects
The new regulations and changes to existing regulations clarify the province’s “agriculture first” policy for renewable energy development, as well as reclamation requirements for project proponents. The Government of Alberta has announced several regulatory changes that provide details as to how renewable energy projects will be sited, and how companies will be held accountable for […]
New Extended Producer Responsibility Intake Announced
New intake window designed to accommodate municipalities who will not be able to finalize an agreement with Circular Materials by December 31, 2024. The Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) is introducing an additional intake period to assist municipalities unable to complete the required contractual service agreements with Circular Materials prior to the December 31, 2024 […]
Water Availability Engagement Webinar for RMA Members
Engagement seeks information on how to enhance Alberta’s water management system to improve water availability. The Government of Alberta is seeking input on new policies, regulatory tools, and potential amendments to the Water Act to increase water availability. The goal of the engagement appears to be to increase the amount of water available for use […]
Extended Producer Responsibility Webinar
RMA is co-hosting a webinar with ABmunis for members to understand the current state of Extended Producer Responsibility in relation to recycling. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is designed to shift the physical and financial burden of collecting, sorting, processing, and recycling waste away from municipalities and taxpayers and onto producers. RMA and ABmunis are hosting […]
Attend an Affordable Housing Partnership Program Application Webinar with the Government of Alberta
Are you preparing an application for the 2024/2025 AHPP program intake? Come hear about the program from the Government of Alberta and leave with information to help prepare your application. Last week, the Government of Alberta opened the application period for the Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP). To support members in learning more about the […]
RMA Legislative Update: Week of December 2 to 5, 2024
Since last week’s update, all Government Bills tabled in the Fall 2024 Sitting of the Legislature were read for a third time, with many passing on division, and all now await Royal Assent. With no Government Bills remaining to be read, the Government House Leader motioned to adjourn the Fall Sitting until February 2025 pursuant […]
Mitigate Risk with Upcoming RiskPro Events
Upcoming RiskPro Events RiskPro CommunitiesApril 22–24, 2024 RiskPro SchoolsFebruary 5, 2024 RiskPro Communities & Schools Each year, RMA hosts the RiskPro Communities & RiskPro Schools conference to support our members in operating more efficiently. RiskPro is specifically designed to enhance your existing insurance, risk management, and claims processes without adding extra procedures, complexities, or costs. […]
Government of Alberta Begins Engagement for Passenger Rail Master Plan
In April 2024, the province announced plans to produce a feasibility study to assess ridership demand and infrastructure needs for the project. The study is expected to be complete by Summer 2025. The Government of Alberta has begun engagement to inform the development of a Passenger Rail Master Plan. The plan details the province’s vision […]
Government of Alberta Announces Changes to Growth Management Boards
The Government of Alberta will no longer provide funding to the Edmonton and Calgary Metropolitan Region Boards, and membership is now voluntary. On Friday, November 22, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver informed both the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (EMRB) and the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) that the Government of Alberta would no longer provide […]
RMA Legislative Update: Week of November 25 to 28, 2024
This past week saw five bills pass the Committee of the Whole, several with amendments, and one bill pass third reading. Notable visitors to the Legislature this week included the Consul General of Japan, as well as members of the Search and Rescue Advisory Committee, AUPE’s Political Action Committee, Alberta Craft Distiller’s Association, and the […]