Canada's Democracy Week: September 15-21, 2014
Canada's Democracy Week (September 15–21, 2014) aims to connect Canadians with activities that celebrate our democratic values and traditions in communities across the country.
Forum29 Enabling persons with disabilities to participate in public and political life
Almost 60 delegates participated in panel discussions and interactive sessions centred on the topic of how to inspire Nova Scotians living with disabilities to get involved with the political system and democracy.
Chief Electoral Officer Suspends Six Electoral District Associations
For Immediate Release
July 7, 2014
Chief Electoral Officer Suspends Six Electoral District Associations
Political Contributions Regime Annual Report for 2013 now available on line
Halifax, NS) – The 2013 Political Contributions Regime Annual Report was released today.
2013 Provincial General Election -- Financial Information & Statistics
For Immediate Release
June 13, 2014
Volume III of the Chief Electoral Officer’s Report on the 2013 Provincial General Election -- Financial Information & Statistics
(Halifax, NS) – The third volume of the Chief Electoral Officer’s report on the October, 2013 provincial general election was published today.
Report on the Conduct of the October 8, 2013 Provincial General Election and Recommendations for Legislative Change - Vol II
For Immediate Release
April 29, 2014
The Chief Electoral Officer’s Report on the Conduct of the Election of 2013 Tabled with Speaker of the House of Assembly
Includes 30 Recommendations for Legislative Change
(Halifax, NS) – The second volume of the Chief Electoral Officer’s report on the October, 2013 provincial general election was tabled with the Speaker in the House of Assembly today.
Chief Electoral Officer Enters into Compliance Agreement with Voter Who Photographed and Tweeted Ballot
On January 21, 2014, and pursuant to section 294 of the Act, the Chief Electoral Officer entered into a compliance agreement with Tony Tracy of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
On October 5, 2013, Mr. Tracy posted on social media including Twitter, a photograph of his ballot which he acknowledged was taken at the poll and that it indicated how he had voted. Mr. Tracy is aware that as a result of his actions, he has breached provisions of the Elections Act.