Staying Alert Against Cyber Fraud
With the pervasive use of digital technology in our everyday lives, the vulnerability to scams and fraudulent schemes has significantly increased. We encourage our members to exercise the utmost caution and embrace proactive strategies to safeguard their financial security and protect the confidentiality of sensitive information. It is important for RMA Insurance members to regularly […]
Phishing: The Cyber Way
Back in the day, hearing the term “phishing email” might conjure up an image of a desperate prince promising riches in exchange for a wire transfer and a little faith. While those royal scams still make the rounds, today’s cybercriminals have traded their crowns for keyboards—and their tactics have become far more sophisticated. Did you […]
Minister of Municipal Affairs Receives New Mandate Letter
The letter provides a series of directives for the Minister to pursue in areas related to land use planning and development, finance, governance, and local autonomy. On September 22, Premier Danielle Smith issued several mandate letters to various ministers. Most notable for RMA was the letter issued to Hon. Dan Williams, Minister of Municipal Affairs. […]
Monthly Resolution Update – September 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 […]
Preventing Wrongful and Constructive Dismissal Claims
All employers face staffing challenges, and from time to time must make difficult decisions regarding their employees. When making these decisions, the employer is at risk of a claim against them for either wrongful or constructive dismissal. In this bulletin, we will review best practices for preventing these types of claims. RMA strongly recommends that […]
Drought Flood Protection Program Funding
The next intake for Drought and Flood Protection Program funding opens on October 1, 2025. Introduced in Budget 2024, the Government of Alberta’s Drought and Flood Protection Program (DFPP) is a multi-year grant program that provides funding to help municipalities and Indigenous communities improve their long-term resilience to drought and floods events. Support can be […]
Data Centre Levy Announcement
A two percent levy will apply to computer equipment in grid-connected data centres over 75 MW. On August 27, 2025, following a six-week consultation with industry stakeholders, the Government of Alberta introduced a new levy framework for data centres to generate revenue for the provincial government. A two percent levy on computer hardware will apply […]
New RMA Report: RMA’s Response to 2025 Emergency Social Services Framework
In light of an updated Emergency Social Services (ESS) Framework, RMA prepared a response outlining how the framework aligns with Resolution 7-24S and provided the Government of Alberta with key recommendations to work towards continually improving ESS. In May 2025, the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) released the Alberta Emergency Social Services (ESS) Framework. The new […]
RMA Truth and Reconciliation Day Resources
RMA has created a list of resources for members to use for Truth and Reconciliation Day and for continued learning. The RMA recognizes the importance of the role that municipalities and community members play in fostering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples across the province. September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a Canadian […]
Preparing Vacant and Seasonal Properties
Winter is once again upon us, bringing snow, ice, and sub-zero temperatures along with it. It is also the time to winterize any of your vacant properties or seasonal buildings to prevent weather-related issues. Water damage is one of the most common problems in buildings that do not see regular occupancy. Water can cause a […]