Provincial Drought Response Plan Released
The plan is intended to help guide the province through drought conditions, prioritizing water for human health and safety The Government of Alberta has released their Drought Response Plan. The plan provides guidance on drought response to all users of water, including municipalities. Drought conditions can change rapidly and impact different areas in very different […]
Commitment to Bill 20 Amendments A Step in the Right Direction for RMA
Nisku, AB, May 2, 2024 – Earlier today, Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver released a statement committing to amending Bill 20: Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 to address the unwarranted provincial overstep into municipal democracy that was included in the initial version of the bill. The RMA appreciates the Minister’s commitment to amending […]
Grants to Support Wildfire Fighting and Resiliency
NRCan Forest Sector provides funding to organizations to help diversify forest products, markets, and processes to support the competitiveness of Canada’s forest sector The Canadian Forest Service provides grants and contribution funding for wildland fire related activities through two main initiatives: the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program to train and equip […]
RMA Confused and Concerned as Bill 20 Attacks Local Democracy
Nisku, AB, April 30, 2024 – On April 25, 2024, Bill 20: Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 was tabled for first reading. The RMA is frustrated by many of the changes that the bill proposes to the Municipal Government Act. Alberta’s municipalities play a crucial role in ensuring that local planning, infrastructure, and service […]
New Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Program Announced
The Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Program will support nurse practitioners to work independently and provide Albertans with more access to primary care clinics The Government of Alberta has announced the Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Program to enhance the ability of nurse practitioners to provide primary care through their own clinics, or independently within team-based primary […]
Government of Alberta Tables Bill with Major Municipal Impacts
Bill 20: Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, makes significant changes to both the MGA and LAEA On April 25, 2024, Bill 20: Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 was introduced in the Legislative Assembly. Bill 20 makes significant amendments to both the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and the Local Authorities Elections Act (LAEA). While […]
Major Water-Sharing Agreements Ready for Alberta
Government of Alberta has announced voluntary water sharing agreements negotiated with large water license holders With the coming summer expected to bring drought to Alberta, water license holders have been collaborating with one another and the Government of Alberta to develop voluntary water-sharing agreements. The intent of water-sharing agreements is to ensure access to water […]
Government of Canada Releases 2024 Budget
The 2024 Federal Budget is titled Fairness for All Generations On April 16, 2024, the federal budget was released. Key budget priorities included building homes, making life more affordable, and growing the economy with the next generation in mind. The RMA has undertaken an initial review of the budget and the following items are of […]
Wildfire Evacuation Human Rights Package Now Available
Report provides human rights information to those providing support in an emergency evacuation The Alberta Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has released an information package intended to support both evacuees and those providing support to evacuees. The report covers the human rights and responsibilities of evacuees, along with specific information on issues such as human rights […]
Apply for Alberta’s Health Advisory Councils
Albertans across the province are encouraged to apply for new advisory council positions to improve healthcare in their communities In November 2023, the Government of Alberta announced plans to restructure Alberta’s healthcare system. Alberta Health has committed to ensuring that local voices are directly contributing to better healthcare outcomes in their communities by creating twelve […]