Fixed Election Dates

• Nova Scotia passes law fixing provincial elections for middle of July

  The Opposition Liberals and NDP along with the lone Independent member voiced opposition to the date chosen, saying summer elections do not promote participation by voters.

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  Oct 29, 2021
  
• Expert on timing of N.S. fixed election dates: ‘I can’t imagine who would advise that’

  'Having them fixed in the summer is not usually positive for voter turnout,' said Lori Turnbull of Dalhousie University.

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  Oct 19, 2021
  
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• N.S. joining rest of Canada in moving to fixed election dates, July 2025 targeted

  'Nova Scotian voters need to have confidence in their electoral system,' says Premier Tim Houston.

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  Oct 13, 2021
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• Nova Scotia Liberals turn down NDP bid to set fixed election dates 

  The change was voted down by the Liberal majority on the committee.

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  Mar 2, 2020