When Wendi James Poirier signed up for Municipal Campaign School, she expected the workshops to boost her skills for the campaign trail. But they also boosted her confidence. “I was put at ease – knowing that resources were there, knowing that there was a network of not just other candidates … [Read more...] about Campaign Schools build network of support for women
FPEIM guide helps municipalities protect habitat
Municipalities that want to support biodiversity and wildlife habitat have a new resource to help them. Protecting Habitat: A Guide for Municipalities on Prince Edward Island provides tools that municipalities, especially those in rural PEI, can use to protect habitat within their borders. The … [Read more...] about FPEIM guide helps municipalities protect habitat
Municipal Campaign School held in Three Rivers
Women interested in municipal politics had the chance to learn about running election campaigns at a free workshop in the Town of Three Rivers. The Federation of PEI Municipalities has partnered with the PEI Coalition for Women in Government to offer a series of Municipal Campaign Schools for … [Read more...] about Municipal Campaign School held in Three Rivers
Outstanding municipal leadership recognized
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