Register Now for Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance Virtual Course
EOEP is launching its second online interactive course – don’t miss this opportunity! 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 […]
Government Introduces Proposed Changes to Local Authorities Election Act
Bill 29 proposes a wide range of changes to the municipal election process, including several related to campaign financing and third-party advertising On June 25, the Minister of Municipal Affairs introduced Bill 29: Local Authorities Election Amendment Act, 2020. Bill 29 proposes a range of changes to the municipal and school board election process, including […]
Alberta Screen Industry Wants to Hear Your Opinion
Alberta Screen Industry presents a collective voice on behalf of all Alberta’s screen industry stakeholders in advocating for competitive provincial screen industry incentive programs, with the common goal of restoring the sustainability and growth of the film industry. In January 2020, the Government of Alberta introduced the Film and Television Tax Credit, which is part […]
Spring 2020 Advocacy Report Card Now Available
The Advocacy Report Card provides updates and statuses for all active resolutions RMA is pleased to provide the members with an update on advocacy efforts through the Spring 2020 Advocacy Report Card. The Advocacy Report Card is an important part of RMA’s efforts to be transparent and accountable to members, as it provides an update […]
All-Terrain Crane Pilot Project Beginning in September
Alberta Transportation, in coordination with the Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC), is developing a two year pilot program to change the regulations governing the transportation of all-terrain cranes (ATCs). This pilot program is scheduled to begin in September 2020. The current regulations require that ATCs are transported with the boom supported by a dolly […]
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Releases Two Interim Codes of Practice
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is the federal lead for safeguarding Canadian waters and managing Canada’s fisheries, oceans, and freshwater resources. DFO recently released two interim codes of practice: Culvert Maintenance – This code of practice outlines national best practices for culvert maintenance and provides useful information on the measures to follow to ensure that […]
Fair Deal Panel Report Released
The Fair Deal Panel released its final report to the Government of Alberta on June 17, 2020. The report includes 25 recommendations on a variety of topics that, according to the panel, would contribute to Alberta’s fairer treatment within Canada compared to other provinces and territories. The Government of Alberta has also issued a response […]
Province Releases Municipal Pandemic Response Planning Guide
The guide provides a series of checklists and goals to assist municipalities in supporting local recovery planning Alberta Municipal Affairs has released Pandemic Response Planning: A Guide for Alberta Municipalities. The guide is intended to assist municipalities in enhancing existing emergency plans, business continuity plans, and other existing plans and strategies to better prepare for […]
Government of Alberta Provides Additional Details on Enhanced Policing Position Agreements
Under the new police costing model, existing enhanced policing positions will continue, but costs will be shifted to the Government of Alberta In response to questions from several RMA members on how enhanced policing positions (EPPs) and associated costs will be addressed under the new police costing model, Alberta Justice and Solicitor General has provided […]
RCMP Provides Policing Resource Update
The update focuses on added positions funded through the new police costing model The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has provided RMA with an update on recent officer and administrative staffing increases linked to the new police costing model, in which municipalities are required to pay a portion of front-line policing costs using a formula […]