The Commission on Land and Local Governance was appointed by the provincial government to inquire into land use and local governance issues, and to recommend new approaches where warranted.
The purpose of the Task Force on land use was to carry out research and public consultation to develop detailed recommendations for land use policies and their implementation in a comprehensive land use planning framework.
Islanders will soon have the opportunity to share their thoughts on how to improve land ownership and use in the province. Through the Department of Agriculture and Land, the province will be undertaking a comprehensive review of both the Lands Protection Act and the Planning Act...
The Commissioner, Horace Carver, QC, was appointed under the Public Inquiries Act to inquire into, examine, conduct research, consult with Islanders, and make recommendations related to the Land Protection Act.
Land use planning helps organize a community, ensures health and safety, and provides opportunities for economic development. The process involves land users, community members and leaders, professional planners, and decision-makers. It represents the public’s interests and...
What is Dissolution? Dissolution is the process for a municipality to stop being a municipality. It results in an area being unincorporated and without a local council. See an overview of the Municipal Dissolution Process How does the municipal dissolution process start? In order...
The provincial government wants to hear from Islanders on how land use, ownership and planning can be improved in the province. Starting immediately, Islanders can visit Land Matters Project to provide input about land issues in PEI. This engagement is part of the Province’s...
Today, the Minister of Housing, Land and Communities, Steven Myers announced immediate actions in support of local municipal governments, resident engagement and the protection of land in PEI. This includes starting community engagement on a province-wide land-use plan for the...
This guide provides a brief overview of what members of council will encounter or need to know during their term of office, such as the roles of council and administration, conflict of interest, public participation in municipal decision-making and council’s role in finan
What is municipal restructuring? Municipal restructuring is when a municipality changes its boundaries. It can include the process of amalgamation (when two or more municipalities join together to make one municipality) and annexation (when a municipality expands to take in a...