This guide provides a brief overview of what members of council will encounter or need to know during their term of office, such as the roles of council and administration, conflict of interest, public participation in municipal decision-making and council’s role in finan
New recommendations on coastal policy will provide a framework for long-term coastal resilience in Prince Edward Island. The Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation at UPEI provided its Interim Coastal Policy Recommendations Report to government this week. “I...
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...
The French Language Services Act Annual Report is submitted by the Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs to the Legislative Assembly each fiscal year.
The French Language Services Act Annual Report is submitted by the Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs to the Legislative Assembly each fiscal year.
New changes to regulations under the Renewable Energy Act give the province clear authority to issue development permits for renewable energy developments. “We need to invest heavily in renewables, and our government is prepared to do that. We can’t wait multiple years to do the...
A new forestry commission will help review the Island’s forest policy and legislation. “As we work to implement all the recommendations of the emergency forestry task force in the wake of Hurricane Fiona, our new forestry commission will help us with long term planning to...
This is a sample template for a procedural bylaw in accordance with section 86(2)(e) of the MGA and the Procedural Bylaw regulations.
The All Hazards Emergency Plan is the basic coordination plan for response to all types of non-routine emergency within the Province.
The Net Zero Advisory Committee is an advisory group with a legislated mandate in Section 8 of the Net Zero Carbon Act (2020) to provide advice based on diverse experience, knowledge, and evidence to the Minister of Environment, Energy, and Climate Action on matters respecting...