Supporting Island families - The six members appointed to the new Housing Supply Task Force bring a variety of experience and knowledge of housing in Prince Edward Island. To help guide the province’s upcoming housing strategy, the task force will enhance government’s...
What is a bylaw? Bylaws are laws made by a municipality in accordance with municipal legislation. Municipal councils pass bylaws that govern municipal operations and service delivery. Bylaws are binding and can be enforced with penalties or through the public justice system. How...
This manual has been prepared by the Municipal Affairs Division. It is designed
to serve as a guide for municipalities preparing municipal bylaws. Municipal Affairs recommends that a
Municipal land use planning services allow locally-elected governments to direct how the land within their boundaries is shaped and used, in view of the impacts of past decisions and their vision for the future. Who is responsible for land use and development decisions? Municipal...
Election processes are the same for all municipalities and the procedures for general elections and by-elections are guided by the Municipal Government Act (MGA), the Municipal Election Regulations, the Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw Regulations, and the...
The Municipal Government Act sets out specific requirements for the Resort Municipality of Stanley Bridge, Hope River, Bayview, Cavendish and North Rustico including council composition and voter eligibility. Use the Municipalities of PEI Map to see if a property is in the Resort...
The Municipal Government Act (MGA) raises the standards in good governance, financial accountability, administration, and service delivery while granting municipalities greater authority, flexibility, and discretion. The MGA came into effect on December 23, 2017. What...
This map shows the municipalities of PEI. It shows which municipalities have official plans and land use bylaws and which municipalities do not.