Consultation on Reclamation Securities for Renewable Energy
The Government of Alberta is seeking input on the design of reclamation securities for renewable energy projects Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is engaging with municipalities and other stakeholders on the design of reclamation securities to be used with renewable energy developments. EPA is seeking information on: There are several opportunities to engage with EPA: […]
RMA’s Second Report in Infrastructure Deficit Series, Focused on Roads, Now Available
The roads report is the second piece of the puzzle in the RMA’s infrastructure deficit project. A third report focused on utilities and a final report with a series of recommendations will be available in the coming weeks Over the past several months, the RMA, in conjunction with Tantus Solutions Group, has undertaken an ambitious […]
Government of Alberta Nature Strategy Engagement Now Open
Survey seeks perspectives to guide how the Government of Alberta conserves and sustainably manages nature The Government of Alberta is seeking input on the development of a strategy that will guide a provincial approach to maintaining, conserving, and sustainably managing the province’s nature. The survey can be completed by individuals as well as on behalf […]
Government of Alberta Conducting Engagement on Illicit Scrap Metal Trade
The Government of Alberta is gathering input about the theft and trade of illicit scrap metal Despite the introduction of the Scrap Metal Dealers and Recyclers Identification Act in 2020, the theft and illicit sale of scrap metal continues to be a public safety concern in Alberta. Scrap metal includes all new or used items substantially made of non-ferrous metals. […]
Registration for the RMA 2024 Fall Convention and Tradeshow Now Open
Registration is available on the RMA website The RMA 2024 Fall Convention and Tradeshow will take place November 4 – 7, at the Edmonton Convention Centre. We look forward to welcoming our members as we gear up for an action-packed agenda. Online registration for the 2024 Fall Convention and Tradeshow is now open. We encourage […]
Register Today for EOEP’s Online Finance Course
Calling all elected officials – the Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is offering an online finance course! Budget season is gearing up! Now is the perfect time to brush up on your understanding of Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance. This course runs Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm starting October 9 and wrapping […]
Wildfire Working Group Meeting Summary – August 21
The RMA’s Wildfire Working Group (WWG) had its third meeting on August 21, 2024. The mandate of the WWG is to develop a strategy to manage wildfires outside the Forest Protection Area (FPA), as called for by the RMA resolution 7-23F: Strategy for Management of Wildland Fires Outside Forest Protection Area. Members of the WWG […]
Ministerial Order Allows Oil and Gas Assets in Receivership to be Transferred Without Payment of Tax Arrears
New Ministerial Order 96/2024 allows for the transfer of oil and gas assets with tax arrears in some situations The Minister of Energy and Minerals has replaced Ministerial Order 43/2023 (MO 43/2023) with Ministerial Order 96/2024 (MO 96/2024). MO 43/2023 was a partial solution to the ongoing unpaid municipal tax concern; it prohibited companies with […]
RMA Member Briefing on Premier’s Review of the AER
Premier’s Review raises several concerns for RMA regarding the role of a public regulator Earlier in 2024, the Premier formed the Premier’s Review of the Alberta Energy Regulator. Recently, the review panel released a report recommending a wide range of changes to the AER that would, in their view, position the regulator to support a […]
Monthly Resolution Update – August 2024
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 […]