Islanders are invited to provide input to the provincial government’s proposed updates to regulations under the Municipal Government Act, in preparation for the 2026 municipal general elections. The Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw Regulations and Municipal...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Who can vote in a municipal election? You can vote in a municipal election if you*: are a Canadian citizen are at least 18 years of age or older have lived in PEI for at least 6 months before election day are ordinarily a resident in the municipality on election day ('ordinarily...
The Municipal Government Act sets out specific requirements for the Resort Municipality of Stanley Bridge, Hope River, Bayview, Cavendish and North Rustico (Resort Municipality) including council composition and voter eligibility. Use the Municipalities of PEI Map to see if a...
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...