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October 14, 2021
AUMA/AMSC DIGEST
ADVOCACY UPDATES
On October 26 join AUMA and Sunlife for a session that will provide you with tangible solutions and proactive measures in managing disability occurrences.
Register for the October 28 webinar to learn about the transformation that is underway at Alberta Environment & Parks to improve its regulatory assurance system and meet red tape reduction commitments.

We are seeking nominations for qualified candidates to serve on the Board of Directors. Elections will take place on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, during the annual AUMA Convention.

The Alberta Human Rights Commission has released a new decision regarding the validity of mandatory mask policies under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT
The AGLC recognized the AUMA’s vast cross-section of members and invited us to take part in the Working Groups.

Read the report and see the suggested changes to charitable gaming in Alberta.
GOOD TO KNOW
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is responsible for designing and implementing Canada’s action plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel. NWNO is currently seeking input on creating a safe, integrated, long-term strategy for radioactive waste in Canada. To learn more, please visit A Next Step | (radwasteplanning.ca). You can also provide your feedback directly via this survey.
Join the Net-Zero Communities Accelerator
The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre, in collaboration with QUEST Canada, Eco-West Canada, the Community Energy Association, and the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources, is seeking small to mid-sized communities from across Canada to participate in a three-year Net-Zero Communities Accelerator Program.
Eligible applicants include local governments or organizations applying on behalf of a local government or a group of local governments. Applications are being accepted from across Canada. For more information & details about eligibility, download the project backgrounder.

Submit your Expression of Interest by Oct. 17, 2021.
2021 ARPA Conference and Energize Workshop: Oct. 28-30, 2021
Virtual workshop: Nov. 2-4, 2021
The Action Centre’s Trina Innes, Executive Director, and AUMA’s Kyle Kasawski, Director, Client Development, Energy Management Services will be presenting "How to Rejuvenate Community Recreation Buildings through Energy Management” at this year’s ARPA Conference. The theme is CommUNITY, and speaks to the essential role that recreation and parks play in each of our municipalities and to the desire and need to develop a strong community for the recreation and parks sector. Register here.
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