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Province introduces instant permits for some property developments
2024-03-11
Beginning March 11, Prince Edward Island residents looking to build accessory structures like decks or sheds on their property can receive permit approval instantly.
A permit is mandatory for building or developing on PEI because it ensures that a structure is planned, designed and constructed...
Statement regarding the Rural Municipality of Murray Harbour council
2023-12-28
Honourable Rob Lantz, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities issued the following statement today:
“On December 8th, 2023, I received a formal request from the Rural Municipality of Murray Harbour to conduct an inquiry into the conduct of Councillor John Robertson and his failure to comply...
Code of conduct training available for municipal leaders
2023-10-23
The province has developed code of conduct training for municipal leaders that will strengthen local governments and benefit elected officials, municipal staff and the public.
The online code of conduct training module is interactive and easy to access. The training will strengthen elected...
Trustee appointed to operate Rural Municipality of Murray River
2023-06-30
Today, the Minister of Housing, Land and Communities appointed Robert Hughes of Stratford as trustee for the Rural Municipality of Murray River.
Prince Edward Island’s Municipal Government Act allows the minister to appoint an Official Trustee in cases where a council is no longer able to...
More funding available to build resilient communities
2023-03-03
Island not-for-profit organizations and municipalities can access financial assistance to further develop rural areas of Prince Edward Island.
Through the Community Revitalization Program (CRP), municipalities and incorporated not-for-profit organizations can request financial support for...
Municipal nominations extended
2022-10-21
The nomination period for mayoral or councillor candidates has been extended for the following municipalities:
Abram Village
Annandale-Little Pond-Howe Bay
Bedeque and Area
Clyde River
Crapaud
Eastern Kings
Hazelbrook
Hunter River
Kinkora
Miminegash
Mount Stewart
Murray River
North...
Deadline for municipal nominations approaching quickly
2022-10-19
Canadian citizens who want to represent their municipality can still put their name forward for the upcoming November 7 municipal elections.
Any Canadian citizen, 18 years or older on election day, and who lives in the municipality must submit their nomination form to their municipal election...
Island resident’s feedback requested for regulation changes to the Municipal Government Act
2022-09-16
Residents of Prince Edward Island are invited to submit their perspectives on proposed changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) regulations.
In preparation for the upcoming municipal elections, Municipal Affairs has drafted updates to the code of conduct bylaws regulations. The changes...
Free training available for municipal chief administrative officers
2021-02-18
Chief Administrative Officers (CAO) for municipalities across Prince Edward Island now have access to a series of free training sessions to support them in their jobs.
The new Municipal CAO Education and Training Project is ideal for current and incoming CAOs who wish to expand their knowledge and...
Municipal elections results will be available online
2018-11-02
Municipal elections will be held across Prince Edward Island on November 5 and the results will be available online.
Islanders can view the results as follows:
- unofficial election results for Charlottetown, Summerside, Stratford and Cornwall will be posted by Elections PEI at www.electionspei....