Elections Nova Scotia

Policies and Circulars

The following are Elections Nova Scotia policies that impact external stakeholders as well as circulars that provide Elections Nova Scotia’s position or interpretation of certain issues.

Elections Nova Scotia Policies

Campaign Access to Multi-unit Buildings Policy - Fact sheet and Q&A
Candidate Electoral Support Program (CESP) Policy - Fact sheet, Q&A, and application form
Candidate Name Appearance Policy - Fact sheet and Q&A
Election Worker Expense Claim Policy
French Language Policy – available in French and in English
Privacy Protection Policy and Privacy Protection Guidelines for Political Entities
Social Media Policy

Elections Nova Scotia Interpretation Circulars

Interpretation Circular of Section 307 of the Elections Act - Circular 24-01, published July 8, 2024.

Election Public Opinion Polls Interpretation Circular 16-04, November 30, 2016
Loans & Loan Defaults Interpretation Circular 16-03, November 30, 2016
Election Advertising Interpretation Circular 16-02, November 30, 2016 (updated: July 2021 for the 41st provincial general election)
Crowdsource Funding Interpretation Circular 16-01, November 30, 2016
Election Expenses Circular 13-02, September 25, 2013
Hospitality Suite Expenses Circular 12-01, November 8, 2012
Notice to Banks and Credit Unions

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