Land and Local Governance
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* Learn about land use and governance issues in PEI
* Gain an understanding of planning and local governance
Draft Land Use Policies
A Task Force on Land Use Policy has been established to ensure all Islanders have the opportunity to share their ideas for developing, and implementing, future land use policy. Read the consultation draft.
Strategy for Conservation
The Report of the Commission on Land and Local Governance recommended that a new provincial strategy for conservation be developed. This process is being led by the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC). 'Planning for a Sustainable Future' will be a strategy to protect nature, set development policies and secure the best possible future for Islanders.
A new sustainable development strategy will help to inform provincial land use policies by identifying principles for decision making and setting direction for protecting land and resources. The Task Force on Land Use Policy and the EAC will be working together to seek the views of Islanders on their vision for a sustainable PEI.
A White Paper on Governance and Land Use in Prince Edward Island (2008)
The White Paper (2008) presented the key issues related to land use and local governance on PEI and asserted that the land use and governance systems are in need of repair. The paper listed areas of concern and set out the terms of reference for the Commission.
Submissions to the Commission on Land and Local Governance (2009)
8 public meetings were held in June 2009 in Elmsdale, Abram-Village, Cardigan, Hampshire, Souris, Summerside and Charlottetown (Charlottetown Rural High School and the Farm Centre). Approximately 200 people attended these meetings and 77 submissions were presented.
New Foundations: The Report of the Commission on Land and Local Governance (2009)
New Foundations: The Report of the Commission on Land and Local Governance represents the latest in a series of inquiries into important questions which touch all islanders in one way or another.
The Commission put forth 40 recommendations for land use and local governance for PEI. The key recommendations are: the development of provincial land use policies, a new revenue sharing arrangement for municipalities and a new Municipalities Act, and full municipal coverage.
For a print version please contact Island Information Service
Other resources and documents
Additional resources provide information about land use and local governance on PEI. Land use policies will be created for many interest areas, including: forests, agriculture, water, and coastal areas. A comprehensive approach will be required in order to create land use policies for PEI.
What is land use planning?
Learn what planning is and what the benefits of land use planning are.
What is local government?
An explanation of what local government is and a description of the current local government system in PEI.
