Thank you to everyone who participated in the Resolutions Session at AUMA’s 2019 Annual Convention. A summary of results and our next steps are now available.
AUMA recently attended a session hosted by Sonya Savage, Minister of Energy, about the upcoming review of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). Municipalities can also submit their feedback online.
FCM's report on the case for growing the Gas Tax Fund contains valuable messaging and information municipalities can use to communicate about fiscal tools available, how municipalities budget, how infrastructure projects are funded, and more.
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AUMA’s Insurance and Risk team has just returned from meetings with international underwriters. The message they received was clear: insurance premiums are going to increase across the market and around the world.
Last month, Edmonton hosted risk managers, insurance representatives, and underwriting professionals at the RIMS Canada Conference. AUMA’s Director of Risk Management, Christine Maligec, who is President of RIMS’ Northern Alberta chapter and conference co-chair, recaps some of the discussion.
As we approach Mental Illness Awareness Week in Canada, which runs October 6 - 12, AUMA and our partner Sun Life are pleased to provide our members with a series of information sessions.
New report: Alberta's recycling sector could contribute $1.4 billion to the economy. The sector generated $700 million in economic value in 2018, as well as supported 7,500+ direct jobs. Read more here.
Looking for tips on how to support your local LGBTQ2+ community? Check out this
new toolkit developed by the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.
Apply now for provincial funding to support newcomers to settle and integrate in your community. Interested applicants can participate in an information call on October 17, 2019.
The City of Lethbridge invites you to participate in an expert-led webinar series focused on health, safety, and wellness at work. This complimentary series is being offered in partnership with the Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA). Upcoming webinars run October 17 and 24. For more information,
visit the AMHSA website.
TheMunicipal Climate Change Action Centre— helping you help everyone since 2009. In that time, municipalities across the province have taken bold steps to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They have improved their overall energy efficiency and saved money for their municipalities for years to come.
Now is your time to take action and see that small changes add up to big results. Visit their new website to see how they help municipalities see real savings and real change.
