What you need to know on federal election day in Nova Scotia
It’s election day in Canada after 36 days of official campaigning. Today is the last opportunity for Nova Scotians to cast their votes, with polls open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. AT.
An estimated 26 per cent of eligible voters in the province have already participated in advance polls over the Easter weekend, showing an increase from previous elections. Nationally, there were approximately 7.3 million votes recorded at advance polls, marking a 25 per cent increase from the 2021 federal election. On Friday alone, more than two million people cast their votes, setting a new single-day record.
To vote, individuals must be Canadian citizens and at least 18 years old on election day, able to prove their identity and address. Voting can only take place at the assigned polling station, which can be found on the voting card or through the Elections Canada website by entering the postal code.
Peak voting times vary throughout the day, with the busiest times early in the morning and after 4 p.m. The midday hours, particularly from noon to 4 p.m., are generally less busy. All electors in line at the closing of voting hours will be allowed to vote.
For live election results, CBC News will provide up-to-the-minute updates, with CBC Nova Scotia covering local races. The election special will begin at 7:30 p.m. on various CBC platforms, including CBCNews.ca, CBC Gem, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, and CBC News YouTube channel. The CBC News App can be downloaded for free to receive breaking news alerts and complete election results.
To compare the promises of the major parties – Conservatives, New Democrats, Liberals, Greens, Bloc Québécois, and People’s Party of Canada – on issues important to voters, a platform tracker is available. Vote Compass, developed by political scientists, is a tool that helps individuals explore how their views align with those of the parties by taking a questionnaire.
Stay informed about the election results and key issues by following CBC’s coverage and utilizing the available tools and resources to make an informed decision on election day.
