In August of 1951, the mayors of 17 towns gathered at the White House in Corner Brook for the first Newfoundland Federation of Municipalities (now Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador) convention, declaring a mission to advocate for the interests of local government in the province. Throughout 2026, MNL is celebrating 75 years of municipal advocacy and progress.
Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) is a membership-based, non-profit organization representing the province’s incorporated municipalities. MNL exists to support and strengthen local government through advocacy and program delivery.
Empower and support local governments to build vibrant communities
MNL provides the sector with a collective path towards achieving sustainability. We use our research and policy capacity to show stakeholders what is possible and probable and to ensure municipal councils have the legislative and financial capacity to follow that path. We help members make informed decisions about where the future is going. We provide tools to help them respond today and into the future. We provide the sectoral memory necessary to assess the adequacy of proposed solutions.