Charlottetown PE – On February 12, members of the Federation of PEI municipalities met with Gudie Hutchings, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development. The primary focus of the meeting was the design of the Universal Broadband Fund, which will deliver high-speed internet … [Read more...] about FPEIM Discusses Rural High-Speed Internet with Parliamentary Secretary
Bruce H. Yeo Memorial Award and Municipal Achievement Award
Nominations are open for the Bruce H. Yeo Memorial Award and the Municipal Achievement Award. Member municipalities are invited to submit nominations for a deserving individual or their municipality. These awards are a great opportunity to recognize the outstanding work that's being done by … [Read more...] about Bruce H. Yeo Memorial Award and Municipal Achievement Award
Premier’s Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention (PAC) grants
The Premier’s Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention (PAC) invites municipalities and community organizations to apply for a single grant of $100 in support of an event during Family Violence Prevention Week, 9-15 February 2020. See the application form (English/French) for … [Read more...] about Premier’s Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention (PAC) grants
Province Announces Review of Planning and Lands Protection Acts
The province will be undertaking a comprehensive review of the Lands Protection Act and the Planning Act, starting in early 2020. Municipal input will be necessary to ensure that changes reflect the priorities of municipal governments. See the provincial news release here. … [Read more...] about Province Announces Review of Planning and Lands Protection Acts
PEI Municipalities Leading The Charge on Asset Management
Twelve of PEI’s 63 municipalities are leading the charge on asset management, and that’s good news for their local councils, who will be better equipped to make the best decisions about how to spend the limited infrastructure dollars that flow from the federal and provincial governments and their … [Read more...] about PEI Municipalities Leading The Charge on Asset Management
Registration Open for Semi-Annual Meeting
Cyber Security & Planning speakers for FPEIM Semi-Annual Meeting Learn. Network. Share. Federation of PEI Municipalities Semi-Annual Meeting Where:Royal Canadian Legion, Town of Souris When: Saturday, October 26, 2019 Time: 9:30am to 3pm Speaker Profiles … [Read more...] about Registration Open for Semi-Annual Meeting
Workshops on Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Municipalitites
The Advancing Equity and Inclusion National Guide is a tool to help address social inequalities in municipalities. Equity and inclusion create more sustainable municipalities where people from all walks of life can participate fully in the social, economic, political, and cultural life. During this … [Read more...] about Workshops on Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Municipalitites
Municipal associations call on Federal Government to expedite access to cannabis revenue
June 3, 2019 Last week, Presidents of the provincial and territorial associations met in Quebec City and shared information around fiscal health of municipal governments across the country. The Associations are in strong agreement on the need for all provincial and territorial governments to … [Read more...] about Municipal associations call on Federal Government to expedite access to cannabis revenue