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.
Elections Nova Scotia Annual Report 2022-2023
Our team at ENS is committed to deliver our mandate, uphold our values, fulfill our mission and vision, and deliver on our strategic initiatives. The report clearly shows that the ENS team is dedicated to the important work of achieving electoral excellence in our province and remaining a progressive, innovative agency that serves the citizens of Nova Scotia.
The annual report includes independently audited financial statements.
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
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
Elections Nova Scotia Selects an Internet Voting Vender
Media Release: February 14, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) has awarded a contract through the Nova Scotia tender process to Scytl Canada Inc. (Scytl) to develop an internet voting solution.
Elections Nova Scotia Presents 2023-2024 Budget Estimate to the Special Committee of the House of Assembly
Elections Nova Scotia Presents 2023-2024 Budget Estimate to the Special Committee of the House of Assembly
Media Release: Thursday, January 26, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia - On January 25, 2023, Dorothy Rice, the Chief Electoral Officer for Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) presented budget estimates of $4.671million for the 2023-2024 fiscal year to the Special Committee of the House of Assembly that by law, convenes each year to consider the budget submissions of ENS and the Auditor General.
Elections Nova Scotia Releases Financial Report on the 41st Provincial General Election
Elections Nova Scotia Releases Financial Report on the 41st Provincial General Election
Media Release: Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Elections Nova Scotia – Chief Electoral Officer, Dorothy Rice, has released the third and final volume of post-election reporting for the 41st provincial general election held on August 17, 2021.
Financial Report for the 41st Provincial General Election
The Report of the Chief Electoral Officer on the Proceedings of the 41st Provincial General Election held August 17, 2021, is presented in three volumes. Volume I, Statement of Votes & Statistics was released in January 2022. Volume II, Report on the Conduct of the Election and Recommendations for Legislative Change was released in May 2022.