RiskPro 2020 Moves Online
RMA Insurance is excited to announce that RiskPro 2020 will be offered online as a series of webinars. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, our previously planned March and April in-person events were postponed until we could arrange an alternative offering for our members. RiskPro 2020 online will help you continue your insurance education, risk management training, […]
RMA and Alberta Energy Webinar Recording Now Available
In collaboration with Alberta Energy, RMA hosted a webinar on Thursday, July 31, 2020 to discuss Bill 12: Liabilities Management Statutes Amendment Act, the Site Rehabilitation Program, and the Orphan Fund Delegated Administration Amendment Regulation (OFDAF) to the Oil and Gas Conservation Act. The webinar covered a wide range of items, including: Reasonable care under […]
RMA and rural municipalities concerned about possible changes to oil and gas property assessment
Nisku, AB, August 10, 2020 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) is extremely concerned with the changes to the assessment model for oil and gas properties that are currently being considered by the Government of Alberta. If implemented, the changes would abruptly alter how oil and gas properties are assessed for the purposes of […]
Register Now for Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance Virtual Course – Second Offering
EOEP is offering this previously sold out interactive course a second time! The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) has been working hard to find ways to provide access to programs during the COVID-19 pandemic and has developed an exciting opportunity for RMA and AUMA members to participate in a virtual offering of the Municipal Corporate […]
Minor Works Phase 2 Consultation
Transport Canada is launching the second phase of consultation on the Minor Works Order of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA). The CNWA regulates the construction, placement, alteration, rebuilding, removal, or decommissioning of works that are in, on, over, under, through, or across any navigable water in Canada. As part of the act, the Minister […]
Changes to Commercial Carrier Permits
Changes will shift the requirement for certain vehicle configurations from a provincial permit to regulatory requirement Alberta Transportation has announced changes to several commercial carrier permits that will shift the regulation of certain vehicle configurations to regulatory requirements. This move is being made as a red tape reduction initiative, as these permits will no longer […]
Government of Alberta Releases Municipal Stimulus Funding
The program will distribute $500 million to Alberta municipalities for capital projects to help stimulate the local economy On July 30, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced the Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP), which is intended to support municipal capital infrastructure projects as a means to contributing to local job creation and economic recovery. The MSP […]
Government of Alberta Considering Assessment Model Changes
RMA members are encouraged to advocate on the local impacts of potential changes to how wells, pipelines, and machinery / equipment properties are assessed Following a review process involving municipal and industry stakeholders (including RMA), the Government of Alberta is currently considering several options relating to possible changes to the assessment of wells, pipelines, and […]
Transport Canada Provides Information on Rail Crossing Dispute Resolution Process
Canadian Transportation Agency can mediate disputes on railway crossing improvements Transport Canada has provided information for municipalities regarding the Grade Crossings Regulations (GCR). As the local road manager, municipalities are responsible for assessing their grade crossings and for determining whether any modifications are required for items that are within their area of responsibility, such as […]
RMA Insurance Risk Management Scholarship
RMA Insurance is pleased to announce the availability of scholarship funds for members of the insurance program. This scholarship program has been established to encourage and promote the study of risk management among RMA Insurance members. Consideration will be given to all applicants who demonstrate career goals and educational objectives, including support within their organization. […]