Restrictive covenants allow homeowners to shape their neighbourhoods’ character, but they may sometimes conflict with local land use bylaws. On October 4th 2026, many homeowners gathered at Churchill Square in Edmonton, Alberta to protest the city's policies around infill housing. The term … [Read more...]
A Primer on Municipal Law in Alberta
With local elections approaching, it’s a good time to brush up on municipal law and government in Alberta. Municipal governments play an important role in shaping Albertans’ daily lives – from taxes to transit, bike lanes to bylaw enforcement, and development permits to dog licenses. Albertans go … [Read more...]
The Municipal Government Board
The Municipal Government Board shall provide timely, independent, quasi-judicial appeal adjudication to all parties in the areas of assessment matters, planning, subdivision appeals, inter-municipal disputes and annexation recommendations, that yields fairness and equity consistent with the … [Read more...]
Unleashing the Environmental Power of Municipalities: Recommendations to Strengthen Alberta’s Municipal Government Act
Municipalities play a key role in the management and protection of Alberta’s environment. This occurs through regulation of private land uses and through local land use planning. Municipalities can also direct local changes that reduce the trajectory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and create … [Read more...]
