FPEIM is excited to announce a new group benefits program for member municipalities through a partnership with the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada . “I’m very pleased to introduce this new service to our members,” said FPEIM President Bruce MacDougall. “It provides access to a flexible employee … [Read more...] about FPEIM partners with Canoe to launch group benefits program
Request for Proposals for the Creation of Shared Services Model in Finance for the Federation of PEI Municipalities
FPEIM has issued a Request for Proposals for the Creation of Shared Services Model in Finance for the Federation of PEI Municipalities. The RFP can be found here. Proposals can be submitted to info@fpeim.ca by the deadline of 4:00 pm on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals for the Creation of Shared Services Model in Finance for the Federation of PEI Municipalities
Statement by Atlantic Municipal Associations on federal election priorities
September 3, 2021 - Prince Edward Island – Municipal governments in Atlantic Canada share many of the same priorities as municipalities across the country. We also have a regional perspective on those issues. We’re all calling on all federal political parties to continue to engage and empower the … [Read more...] about Statement by Atlantic Municipal Associations on federal election priorities
Urgent Action Needed on Land Use Issues and Land Matters Report
The final report from the Land Matters Advisory Committee has been released publicly and, as the umbrella organization representing PEI municipalities, the Federation agrees with the committee that the time for discussion is over. We need action. Concern over land use has been a recurring topic of … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Needed on Land Use Issues and Land Matters Report
Outstanding Contribution to Municipal Government Recognized
Federation of PEI Municipalities President Bruce MacDougall presented the Bruce H. Yeo Award to former Cornwall Councillor Peter Meggs during the Federation’s 64th annual meeting, which was held virtually on April 26. The award was established in memory of FPEIM’s first president to recognize … [Read more...] about Outstanding Contribution to Municipal Government Recognized
FPEIM Calls for Provincial Action to Support Municipalities
The Federation of PEI Municipalities (FPEIM) is urging the Provincial government to provide more supports to municipalities and work in collaboration to strengthen municipal governments and the communities they serve. It’s a message that was shared during remarks at the Federation’s Annual General … [Read more...] about FPEIM Calls for Provincial Action to Support Municipalities
Cornwall councillor Peter Meggs bids adieu
Peter Meggs is moving on. After 13 years as councillor with the Town of Cornwall, he has resigned so he and his wife, Linda, can move back home to Ontario. They want to be closer to their family. “It was tough decision to make but I’ve got a little granddaughter now,” says Meggs, who surprised … [Read more...] about Cornwall councillor Peter Meggs bids adieu
Emergency planning project underway at FPEIM
Under the Municipal Government Act, municipal councils are required to establish an emergency management program for the municipality. The deadline has been extended to December of this year. Municipal emergency management planning makes communities and neighbourhoods safer and more … [Read more...] about Emergency planning project underway at FPEIM