What are the parties promising on Municipal government?

This is a page from the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election.

Municipal government platforms

Here's what the 2025 Newfoundland & Labrador election parties are promising.

Add $3M to a fund to support municipalities to respond to emergencies, deal with financial difficulties, and do special initiatives

"The Special Assistance Grant Program provides financial aid to support communities and related organizations in response to emergencies related to health and/or a life safety nature, as well as assistance to communities experiencing financial difficulties, and special initiatives involving municipalities, local service district committees or other entities.

Our Liberal Government will increase this fund by $3 million, aimed at assisting municipalities in emerging priority areas. This includes identifying and securing emergency shelter capacity within municipal facilities and community spaces during climate-related emergencies, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes."

— nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02
Increase and formalise Special Assistance grants for communities faciing immediate water issues

"We will also formalize a prioritization stream for Special Assistance Grants for communities facing immediate water issues, and increase the amounts allowable for this purpose. We understand communities face challenges addressing urgent system issues, and need funds quickly to ensure water supply." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

Pursue a multi-year planning approach for municipal infrastructure

"Pursue a multi-year planning approach for infrastructure including roads, water, sewer, and recreational facilities. We will evaluate existing infrastructure and work with communities to replace it as necessary." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
Remove and streamline regulations on municipal governments

"Cut red tape and streamline regulations that are making it difficult for municipalities to operate in the best interests of the people they serve." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
Give municipalities more decision-making power over Crown Land in their boundaries

"Give municipalities more decision-making power regarding the Crown Land in their boundaries. The Crown Lands division of government continues to be plagued with problems despite Liberal promises of solutions." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

Reform the St. John's, Corner Brook, and Mount Pearl Acts to give cities flexibility to grow and develop

"We’ll reform the St. John’s, Corner Brook, and Mount Pearl Acts to give our cities the flexibility they need to grow and develop – empowering local governments to better plan for the future, deliver services, and respond to the needs of their communities." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27