You can now set a reminder on your phone or circle it in your calendar.
We’ll head to the polls in a provincial election no later than July 15, 2025 as legislation will be introduced on Wednesday to set a fixed election date.
Nova Scotia is the last jurisdiction in our country implement the change to have a set election date.
“Nova Scotian voters need to have confidence in their electoral system,” said Premier Tim Houston. “Having a fixed date will mean predictability, transparency and it will limit any perceived advantage by the government to control the timing of the next election. The changes we are proposing will also allow Elections Nova Scotia to better plan for future elections, which can result in significant cost savings.”
The premier can still call an election at any time or if there is a vote on non-confidence in the legislature.
“I am pleased with the introduction of fixed-date election legislation, I support the choice of date and I appreciate the flexibility to choose an alternate date if necessary. This change will bring certainty to Elections Nova Scotia’s planning and budgetary cycles and improve the efficiency of our election readiness efforts.” said Richard Temporale, chief electoral officer, Elections Nova Scotia
