A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Assists municipalities in providing well-managed, collaborative, and accountable local government to Albertans.
Rebecca Schulz was sworn in as Minister of Municipal Affairs on October 24, 2022.
The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.
The first set of legislative changes, aimed at reducing regulatory burden on Alberta’s municipalities, has been passed with Bill 25 – the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act.
Alberta is the first province in Canada to allow taller wood building construction. Advancements in fire protection and technology mean we can do so without compromising safety.
Since Spring 2019, the Safety Codes Council has been eliminating duplicative paperwork and moving services online where possible, including for appeals, accreditation applications, and permit administration.
The oil and gas sector can now rely on registered engineers to authenticate equipment rather than upgrade or alter existing equipment, or engage a third-party inspection agency.
Government has allocated up to $64 million for 22 communities to help cover the costs of uninsurable losses and damage due to wildfires and flooding disasters between May 2018 and July 2019.
Government is focused on protecting the rights of landowners and operators and ensuring fair and timely hearings. We have made an investment of $1.7 million in staff and board members for the Alberta Surface Rights Board.
The ministry helps municipalities provide well-managed, collaborative, and accountable local government to Albertans. We also provide:
Alberta library boards receive planning, policy and administrative support, along with operating grants, as they provide vital spaces for learning and culture.
Learn about current recovery available for municipalities affected by disasters.
The Incident Command System is a standardized training system to help municipalities organize and manage a response to emergencies.
Budget 2023 is investing $2 billion over three years in municipal funding, which includes a change to make municipalities full partners.
Alberta’s government is issuing a new directive to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) to require oil and gas companies to pay taxes owed to municipalities.
Alberta’s government has released a third-party inspection report and delivered binding directives that Chestermere city council and administration must follow.