May 2, 2022 – Charlottetown, PEI The Federation of PEI Municipalities (FPEIM) is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2022 Bruce H Yeo Memorial Award is Mr. Geoff Baker, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Kensington. The award was presented by FPEIM President Bruce … [Read more...] about Outstanding municipal leadership recognized
Investing in Infrastructure to Support Attainable Housing
The Government of PEI, through the Department of Social Development and Housing has committed $5 million over two years for infrastructure to support new residential development in centrally serviced municipalities in rural Prince Edward Island. The program will be managed by the Federation of PEI … [Read more...] about Investing in Infrastructure to Support Attainable Housing
FPEIM’s budget submission to the Government of PEI – 2022-2023
The Federation of PEI Municipalities recently submitted its 2022-2023 Budget Submission to the Government of Prince Edward Island. The budget submission can be found here. … [Read more...] about FPEIM’s budget submission to the Government of PEI – 2022-2023
FPEIM partners with Canoe to launch group benefits program
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
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