What are the rules for campaign fundraising and expenses? The Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw Regulations set out the rules for a municipality’s bylaw. Many municipalities address these rules in their “Municipal Election Bylaw.” Can I contribute to my own...
The provincial government is offering a series of voter and candidate awareness sessions for Islanders interested in participating in upcoming municipal elections. The sessions will cover the roles and responsibilities of municipal officials, the nomination process, and what...
Congratulations on being elected to municipal council. The following information will help you identify the next steps for you as an elected official and direct you to resources. Click here to download a new councillor presentation to give you an overview of roles and...
When are municipal elections? General municipal elections are held every four years with the next general municipal election on Monday, November 2, 2026 for all municipalities. The Resort Municipality's general municipal election on August 10, 2026. Municipal by-elections will...
The main resource for Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) in Prince Edward Island is the CAO Leadership Toolkit (CAO Guidebook). This guidebook serves as a practical resource to help CAOs understand their roles and responsibilities. It provides essential information, guidance...
Municipal Affairs - What we do The Municipal Affairs Division is the primary contact between the Government of Prince Edward Island, municipalities, and municipal interest groups. provides support to municipalities in the following areas: governance, elections, administration and...
Annual Report of Housing, Land and Communities 2023-2024
The Municipal Election Guidebook provides an overview of the municipal election process.
This report is a review of the 2025 MGA engagement consultations with the public, stakeholders, and municipal governments.