Canada Revenue Agency Seeking Comment on New Policy for GST on Transfer Payments
Draft policy regarding GST on transfer payments open for comments The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is seeking feedback on a draft policy to determine whether a transfer payment is consideration for a supply. This memorandum explains how and when the GST / HST provisions of the Excise Tax Act apply to transfer payments. It sets […]
Outdoor Facilities, Liabilities, and Risk Assessments
It’s hot and everyone needs to cool off. The first place most people head is to water: lakes, rivers, pools, or spray parks. Pools and spray parks are specific facilities you have direct control over, and your residents expect you have ensured they are safe. Outdoor Facilities The first step is to ensure your facilities […]
Apply Now for Free Asset Management Training Opportunities
Registration for free asset management training workshops and cohorts is open now and will provide municipalities with vital education on asset management Does your municipality want to learn more about how asset management can improve your community? In collaboration with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the RMA, Alberta Municipalities, and IAMA are providing the […]
AUC Rules in Favour of Municipalities Related to Street Light Investments
The RMA provided input into the Alberta Utilities Commission review The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) has determined that the refund of the Fortis Alberta Inc. (Fortis) street light investment is to be paid to municipalities in cases where the municipality and developer are in dispute on the intended recipient of the refund. In late 2021, […]
RMA Assigns Status to Spring 2022 Resolution
Following the endorsement of resolutions by RMA members, the RMA forwards the resolutions to the appropriate provincial or federal ministry or organization for an initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the resolution a status and drafts an initial reaction. The RMA updates the resolutions database and issues bulletins with updates as […]
In-Person EOEP Courses at Alberta Municipalities Conference
These course builds on foundations learned in Munis 101 If you are planning to attend the Alberta Municipalities Convention this September in Calgary, arrive a day early to take advantage of in-person offerings of the Elected Officials Education Program’s (EOEP) Public Participation and Land Use Planning courses. The courses are being offered as pre-convention sessions […]
Municipal Affairs Seeking Input on Legislation Important to Municipalities
Feedback sought on Municipal Government Act and Local Authorities Election Act Municipal Affairs is seeking input on potential changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA). The proposed changes relate to candidate eligibility, codes of conduct for elected officials, privacy of voter information, and third-party advertising rules. Municipal Affairs […]
Alberta Health Services Continues Engagement on Emergency Medical Services
Alberta Health Services invites Albertans to share their ideas on emergency medical services innovation Alberta Health Services (AHS) is continuing to engage with Albertans on improvements to emergency medical services (EMS) throughout the province. AHS has invited Albertans to share their ideas for EMS innovation on Together4Health, by June 24, 2022. Inputs from the engagement […]
RiskPro Credit Requirements
We would like to thank everyone who virtually attended RiskPro 2022 and viewed our presentations. We are pleased to offer RiskPro credits again this year to members who attended RiskPro sessions and completed the audit requirements. RiskPro credits are a 2% return of your premiums. These credits are put into an account and can be […]
Learn More About the Alberta Mentorship Program
The Alberta Mentorship Program (AMP) is seeking to expand its offering of mentorship programs beyond Edmonton and Calgary to newcomers in rural and small urban communities in Alberta. The AMP actively supports mentorship programs for immigrants to facilitate their integration into Alberta’s workforce and economy. In 2019, the Government of Alberta supported the Alberta Mentorship […]