Municipalities
When are municipal elections?
The next general municipal election will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022 for all municipalities except the Resort Municipality which will hold their general municipal election on August 8, 2022. General municipal...
How is a new municipality created?
A new municipality can be created when:
An area, or areas, not covered by a municipality (unincorporated) is established as a municipality.
An existing municipality moves from one class to another class.
A...
Land use planning helps organize a community, ensures health and safety, and provides opportunities for economic development. The process involves land users, community members and leaders, professional planners, and decision-makers. It represents the...
Municipalities play an important role in providing local services across PEI. Municipalities are facing increasingly complex responsibilities and expectations from their residents and from provincial and federal governments. In many areas, there is...
Election processes are the same for all municipalities and the procedures for general elections and by-elections are guided by the Municipal Government Act (MGA), the Municipal Election Regulations, the Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw...
As part of the ongoing implementation process for the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and in keeping with the province’s commitment to consultation, draft regulations are being reviewed.
The Department of Fisheries and Communities is committed to...
The Municipal Support Grant Program provides Island municipalities with two grants:
the services grant and
the equalization grant.
What is a services grant?
The services grant supports municipalities that have taken on responsibility for street...
What is PEI Planning Decisions?
PEI Planning Decisions is an online service provided by the Province of Prince Edward Island. You can search provincial and municipal planning decisions relating to:
Subdivisions
Development and building permits...
Municipalities should report any council member vacancies to Municipal Affairs, along with potential by-election dates. Member vacancies would also include the Mayor of the municipality.
Who can report a vacancy?
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO...
When are municipal elections?
The next general municipal election will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022. They are held every four years on the first Monday in November. (MGA - section 37) Between the general municipal election, if there are vacancies...