All municipal councils shall appoint, by resolution, a person as chief administrative officer (CAO). This requirement to appoint a CAO is found in clause 86 (2)(c) of the Municipal Government Act (MGA). Likewise, municipal councils retain the ability to revoke, or suspend the...
This is an online submission form for municipalities to file bylaws with the Minister responsible for Municipal Affairs. Multiple bylaws can be filed in one submission. Who submits municipal bylaws? The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), or their designate, submits bylaws to the Minister. When must a bylaw be filed? A bylaw must be filed after it has been adopted by Council. A bylaw must be read and approved at two separate council meetings held on different days before it can be adopted. What do I need to file a submission? An electronic version of the bylaw you are filing is required. You...
The Youth Extended Services (YES) Program provides youth in the care of the Director of Child Protection and youth who have aged out of care of the Director of Child Protection (up to age 21) with a variety of supports to assist with the successful transition to adulthood. Who is...
Municipal elections for communities across PEI are administered through Municipal Affairs. The results of these municipal elections are posted here. Elections PEI administers the elections for a few of the larger municipalities. Find their municipal election reports at Elections...
The Children’s Summer Food Program is now open for registration for families who need help accessing healthy meals for children this summer. Precooked, frozen meals that can be reheated are available throughout July and August for Island families with school-aged children...
Through a collaborative investment between the federal and provincial governments, a new risk management tool for beef producers will facilitate growth of the sector across the Maritime region. The new Maritime Livestock Price Insurance Pilot Program will allow producers in PEI...
Annual Report for the Department of Social Development and Housing for the year 2022-2023.