Government Advocacy 

The Alberta Residential Landlord Association (ARLA) works hard to bring our members together with Municipal, Provincial and Federal governments and ensure their voices are heard. ARLA ensures positive relationships are developed at all levels of government and we use these relationships to positively advocate and represent our members.  We sit on various Alberta boards and committees and have taken part in City of Edmonton Initiatives including the current issue on the Waste Management Strategy.  We have been invited to take part in numerous discussions with all levels of Government with respect to multifamily housing.

Alberta – currently sit on the following Councils:
  • Alberta Barrier Free Council - Safety Codes Council
  • Alberta Residential Tenancies Advisory Committee (ARTAC)
  • Alberta Government Ministers Housing Advisory Committee - representing the private sector 
We keep communication up with the City of Edmonton Fire Department, City of Edmonton Police Department, RTDRS and Service Alberta and have built quality relationships with them. 

Previous Efforts
The various committees of the Alberta Residential Landlord Association work to affect favorable change within the various levels of government. Previous efforts include:
  • Commissioned the Split Mill Rate Position Paper, presented to the City of Edmonton, Business & Property Tax Review Committee, to phase out the unfair multi-family tax rate
  • Involved on committee to review the Residential Tenancies Act, Ministerial Regulations and Code of Practice
  • Involvement with the U of A Legal Studies Department developing the Laws for Landlords Website: www.landlordandtenant.org
  • Contributed feedback to the development and implementation of the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service pilot project (resolutions for landlord and tenant disputes)
  • Studies on effects of rent controls and the market impact of our economy
  • Involved with the Electric Vehicle Strategy Committee for Edmonton
  • Involved with the City of Edmonton on the Waste Management Strategy for 2020
  • Continued involvement with the Government on issues affecting landlords through letters and meetings
  • Involved  on the committee for Pest Management Regulatory Agency for Canada 
                
"​I commend the work your organization does to support residential landlords in Alberta, especially now during an unprecedented global health crisis.  I appreciated the opportunity to join the conversation on April 9, 2020 with Honourable Josephine Pon, Minister of Seniors and Housing to discuss your concerns.  Following the teleconference, I provided direction to my staff to connect with you to obtain specific information on the financial pressures landlords face as a result of rent arrears, shortfalls and payment arrangements.  I believe working with our stakeholders will build a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by all Albertans, including landlords and tenants". 
                                                                                                John Thompson
                                                                                                Assistant Deputy Minister
                                                                                                Housing Division, Seniors and Housing 


​THE ALBERTA RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD ASSOCIATION ENSURES THAT IF THERE IS AN ISSUE AT ANY LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT THAT AFFECTS THE RENTAL HOUSING IN ALBERTA, WE WILL ENSURE OUR MEMBERS VOICES ARE HEARD. 

WE ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO KEEP US INFORMED OF ANY CURRENT INDUSTRY ISSUES THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.