The City of Charlottetown has adopted a new affordable housing incentive program. This program was put in place to help address the need for more affordable housing in the city. … [Read more...] about Charlottetown adopts new affordable housing incentive program
A Path Forward for the Three Rivers Area
Congratulations to the municipal leaders, the Government of PEI and everyone involved in the mediation process for restructuring in the Three Rivers area. Hard work and cooperation have resulted in a proposal that that considers the interests of the entire area and has the approval of all … [Read more...] about A Path Forward for the Three Rivers Area
Infrastructure Agreement Signed
On August 16, Premier MacLauchlan and Infrastructure and Communities Minister Champagne signed a ten-year bilateral agreement for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. Through the agreement, the Government of Canada will deliver up to $366,977,323 to Prince Edward Island … [Read more...] about Infrastructure Agreement Signed
Open Municipal Government Toolkit
Openness is a cornerstone of good governance. Until recently, municipalities in Prince Edward Island were governed by outdated legislation that lacked some of the accountability and transparency requirements commonly found in other jurisdictions. Despite these gaps, several municipalities have … [Read more...] about Open Municipal Government Toolkit
FPEIM holds 61st annual meeting
On Monday, April 30, 2018, FPEIM held it's 61st annual meeting. Honourable Wade MacLauchlan, Premier of PEI, provided the luncheon address and the keynote speaker was 3 time Paralympian and winner of 8 Paralympic medals, Mark Arendz. President MacDougall presented the Bruce H. Yeo Memorial Award … [Read more...] about FPEIM holds 61st annual meeting
2018 FPEIM awards
FPEIM President, Bruce MacDougall, announced the winners of the Bruce H. Yeo Memorial Award and the Municipal Achievement Award at the FPEIM annual meeting on April 30, 2018. The City of Charlottetown was the winner of the Municipal Achievement Award and Councillor Terry Bernard, City of … [Read more...] about 2018 FPEIM awards
FCM releases Municipal Guide to Cannabis Legalization
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) released its Municipal Guide to Cannabis Legalization. Municipal Guide to Cannabis Legalization (pdf) … [Read more...] about FCM releases Municipal Guide to Cannabis Legalization
Small price to pay – opinion piece by Bruce MacDougall, FPEIM President
Municipalities only make up 30 percent of the area of Prince Edward Island. In other provinces, unincorporated areas tend to be vast sparsely inhabited or uninhabited areas. There aren't any areas in PEI that fit that description, but resistance to change has left us with a system that was … [Read more...] about Small price to pay – opinion piece by Bruce MacDougall, FPEIM President