Interprovincial comparisons of municipalities can be a valuable tool to understand how Alberta’s municipalities function and perform in relation to municipalities in other provinces. However, recent interprovincial comparisons, such as those in the MacKinnon Report, do not account for the unique nature of municipalities in Alberta including their size, responsibilities, and how they are funded. The RMA is concerned that interprovincial comparisons are being used without the proper context to unfairly portray Alberta municipalities in a negative manner.
