Municipal Government Act - MGA | Government of Prince Edward Island

Frequently Asked Questions about Buying and Selling Municipal Land

Can municipalities on PEI buy land? Yes, municipalities can purchase land. To meet legislative acts and regulations keep the following in mind: The purchase is listed in the municipality’s budget, (MGA s.150) The purchase is approved by council, (MGA...

Municipal Government Act and Regulations

The Municipal Government Act (MGA) raises the standards in good governance, financial accountability, administration, and service delivery while granting municipalities greater authority, flexibility, and discretion. The MGA came into effect on...

Municipal Legislation - What changed from the previous act?

This resource was prepared in April 2017 to explain many of the key changes that result from the adoption of the Municipal Government Act (MGA). It was created for general information purposes. The MGA came into effect on December 23, 2017. Please...

Resort Municipality - Elections

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...