Elections Nova Scotia

Notice of Compliance Agreement – Kerry Foss, Liberal Electoral District Association Preston

Media Release: Monday, November 14, 2022

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) has entered into a Compliance Agreement with Kerry Foss, the Official Agent for the Liberal Electoral District Association (EDA) for the Electoral District of Preston. The compliance agreement covers a breach of the Elections Act related to a loan made by the EDA.

Elections Nova Scotia Welcomes New CEO

Media Release: November 10, 2022

Elections Nova Scotia Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) is pleased to welcome Dorothy Rice at the new Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) for the Province of Nova Scotia. Ms. Rice was appointed as CEO by the House of Assembly on November 8, 2022.

Elections Nova Scotia Annual Report 2021-2022

Media Release: Tuesday, October 31, 2021

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia’s (ENS) Annual Report for the 2021–2022 fiscal year is now posted on the ENS website at electionsnovascotia.ca.

This was a year of transition for ENS. The focus during the first half of the year was on the successful delivery of the 41st provincial general election, held August 17, 2021, including the integration of pandemic measures to ensure public safety. Following the election, ENS underwent debrief activities, began the post-election reporting, and embarked on a new strategic plan. ENS also experienced a change in leadership with the retirement of the Chief Electoral Officer, Richard Temporale in May 2022.

The annual report includes independently audited financial statements.

Semi-Annual Payment to Registered Political Parties

Media Release: October 17, 2022

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) has issued the October instalment of semi-annual public funding to the registered political parties that qualify.

Request for Proposals for a Nova Scotia Internet Voting Solution

Media Release: September 27, 2022

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) through the Nova Scotia Tender website for an internet voting solution (RFP# ENS2022-01-RFP).

Through the RFP, ENS invites 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.

Through the RFP, ENS invites 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.

The Government of Nova Scotia made amendments to the Elections Act in 2021 to introduce a fixed date cycle for provincial general elections and to permit the use of internet voting, especially by those who are members of the Canadian Armed Forces stationed outside the province during an election event.

Elections Nova Scotia’s new four-year strategic plan lays out five commitments focused on improving electoral services for Nova Scotians, building relationships with stakeholders and partners, and supporting election workers. The plan outlines how ENS will continue to modernize the democratic process, enabling voters to access services and vote in ways that suit their needs. The plan was shaped by feedback from staff as well as from returning officers and stakeholders, such as registered political parties and the public.

Elections Nova Scotia Launches New Strategic Plan

Media Release: July 7, 2022

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) has released a new strategic plan that will guide the organization over the next four years (2022-2026) in preparation for the 42nd Provincial General Election in 2025.