On December 23, the new Municipal Government Act came into force. This modern legislation replaces three outdated acts; the Charlottetown Area Municipalities Act, the City of Summerside Act, and the Municipalities Act. The new legislation will provide broader powers, increased flexibility and … [Read more...] about Municipal Government Act proclaimed
New nunicipal funding agreement announced
On December 6, 2017 a new agreement on municipal funding for PEI was signed in Charlottetown. Under the five-year agreement municipalities that provide streets and/or police will receive tax credits for streets/police and base funding. The base credit will be available to other municipalities as … [Read more...] about New nunicipal funding agreement announced
FPEIM Semi-Annual Meeting held in Montague
The Federation of PEI Municipalities held its Semi-Annual Meeting in Montague on Saturday Novmber 4, 2017. The meeting, held at the Montague Curling Club, was intended to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Town of Montague's incorporation. The meeting was attended by approximately 115 … [Read more...] about FPEIM Semi-Annual Meeting held in Montague
Municipal restructuring is an opportunity – opinion piece by Bruce MacDougall, FPEIM President
With 73 municipalities in PEI that only cover 30 percent of our Island, how can we expect rural PEI to be strong? We can’t. Many municipalities lack the capacity for local planning and strategic decision-making. These are essential for shaping a better future. If fixing municipal boundaries … [Read more...] about Municipal restructuring is an opportunity – opinion piece by Bruce MacDougall, FPEIM President
MacDougall elected as Chair of the Atlantic Regional Caucus
At the recent Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference held in Ottawa, Federation of PEI Municipalities (FPEIM) President, Bruce MacDougall, was elected Chair of FCM’s Atlantic Regional Caucus. MacDougall previously served as the Chair of the Atlantic Caucus in 2009 and … [Read more...] about MacDougall elected as Chair of the Atlantic Regional Caucus
Local Government Summit
The second annual Local Government Summit was held yesterday in Ottawa, in advance of a conference for provincial and territorial ministers of municipal affairs scheduled for July in Regina. Saskatchewan municipal association presidents Ray Orb (Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities) and … [Read more...] about Local Government Summit
FPEIM celebrates 60th anniversary
The Federation of PEI Municipalities held its 60th Annual Meeting on Monday April 24, 2017. The meeting was held at the Charlottetown Hotel; the same venue which hosted the founding meeting. “Sixty years ago, a small group of forward-thinking municipal leaders came together because they believed … [Read more...] about FPEIM celebrates 60th anniversary
Federation applauds increased Infrastructure funding
Federation of PEI Municipalities President Bruce MacDougall today applauded the increase in infrastructure spending announced in the federal government’s fall fiscal update. The update, presented in the House of Commons on November 1, included a major announcement which expands Phase 2 of the … [Read more...] about Federation applauds increased Infrastructure funding