Registered Party Audited Financial Statements
Registered Party Audited Financial Statements
Media Release: May 10, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – The 2022 annual audited financial statements for the six registered political parties in Nova Scotia have been posted on the Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) websites at electionsnovascotia.ca.
The Elections Act requires registered political parties in Nova Scotia to submit an independently audited financial statement to ENS annually by April 30th.
Preparing for the Preston By-election
Preparing for the Preston By-election
Media Release: Monday, May 1, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia is preparing to deliver a by-election in the electoral district of Preston. The previous Member of the House of Assembly for Preston resigned effective April 1, 2023. According to the House of Assembly Act, a writ must be issued for a by-election six months from the date the vacancy occurred.
Preparing for the Preston By-election - Campaign Access to Multi-unit Buildings
Preparing for the Preston By-election - Campaign Access to Multi-unit Buildings
Media Release: Friday, April 28, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia is preparing to deliver a by-election in the electoral district of Preston. The previous Member of the House of Assembly for Preston resigned effective April 1, 2023. According to the House of Assembly Act, a writ must be issued for a by-election six months from the date the vacancy occurred.
Preparing for the Preston By-election - Election Signage and Third-Party Advertising
Preparing for the Preston By-election - Election Signage and Third-Party Advertising
Media Release: Friday, April 28, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia is preparing to deliver a by-election in the electoral district of Preston. The previous Member of the House of Assembly for Preston resigned effective April 1, 2023. According to the House of Assembly Act, a writ must be issued for a by-election six months from the date the vacancy occurred.
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Preparing for the Preston By-election – Know Your Electoral District
Preparing for the Preston By-election – Know Your Electoral District
Media Release: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia is preparing to deliver a by-election in the electoral district of Preston. The previous Member of the House of Assembly for Preston resigned effective April 1, 2023. According to the House of Assembly Act, a writ must be issued for a by-election six months from the date the vacancy occurred.
Preparing for the Preston By-election - First Time Voters Encouraged to Register Early
Preparing for the Preston By-election - First Time Voters Encouraged to Register Early
Media Release: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia is preparing to deliver a by-election in the electoral district of Preston. The previous Member of the House of Assembly for Preston resigned effective April 1, 2023. According to the House of Assembly Act, a writ must be issued for a by-election six months from the date the vacancy occurred.
By-election Pending in Preston
Preparing for the Preston By-election
Eligible voters in the electoral district of Preston can prepare for the up-coming by-election by ensuring they are registered to vote, understanding their voting options, and learning about their electoral district.
Who Can Vote in the Preston By-election
To be eligible to vote in the up-coming Preston by-election, you must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years or over, reside in the electoral district of Preston, and have lived in Nova Scotia at least six months by the date the by-election is called.
Voters can Cast their Votes Early Using E-balloting in the Preston By-election
Media Release: Wednesday April 26, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia is preparing to deliver a by-election in the electoral district of Preston. The previous Member of the House of Assembly for Preston resigned effective April 1, 2023. According to the House of Assembly Act, a writ must be issued for a by-election six months from the date the vacancy occurred.
Returning Officer Recruitment
Appointed by Nova Scotia’s Chief Electoral Officer, a provincial returning officer administers the electoral process in the electoral district in which they live. The position calls for broad management experience and a variety of skills. The work is diverse, challenging and rewarding. And, by its nature, it is impartial and non-partisan. Click here for more information on returning officer appointments including a list of duties.
Elections Nova Scotia Selects an Internet Voting Vender
In September 2022, Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) issued an RFP inviting qualified firms to submit proposals that include all related software services, IT infrastructure and hosting services, as well as training, support, and the full management of a highly secure internet voting solution. Scytl, was the successful vender in the bidding process.
ENS plans to take a careful measured approach as it moves forward with the development of this innovative voting method. Safety and security will be a key focus to ensure the integrity of internet voting in Nova Scotia.