No question, to amalgamate groups of small communities or not has been a hotly debated issue in PEI for many years. Up until recently, it seemed to be a pressing issue within provincial government. Some communities have been forced to amalgamate, while others were able to take time to consult with constituents and others in order to follow a more democratic process.The Rural Municipality of West River was one of the latter.
This episode features Mayor Helen Smith-MacPhail, from the Rural Municipality of West River. Join Boyd and Helen as they discuss the complex and lengthy process of amalgamation, including the pros, cons and the many, many challenges.
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