When is the election?

The Municipal and CSAP election is Saturday, October 19, 2024.

Who is qualified to vote?

Under the Municipal Elections Act [s. 14], a person entitled to be registered on the list of electors and to vote in a municipal election must:

  • be 18 years or older on the first advance polling day;
  • is a Canadian citizen on the first advance polling day;
  • have been ordinarily resident in the Province for a period of 6 (six) months immediately preceding the first advance polling day; and
  • is ordinarily resident in the municipality or in an area annexed to the municipality and to have been so since immediately before the first advance polling day

How can I vote?

The election is fully electronic, and voting can be done from the comfort and safety of your own home by internet or telephone. In the event a person does not have access to a telephone or internet to vote electronically, or they require assistance, they can use the telephone helpline or voter kiosk.

Voter Kiosk:
Early Voting October 7 to 18 – open weekdays, excluding holidays, from 9:00am to 4:30pm, from October 7 to October 18.
Election Day, Saturday, October 19 – open from 8am to 7pm.
Located at the Municipal Administration Building, 414 Woodlawn Drive, Shelburne

Telephone Helpline: 902-265-3022
Early Voting October 7 to 18 – Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm (excluding holidays)
Election Day, Saturday, October 19 – The Telephone Helpline will be open from 8am to 7pm

To view common voter questions and answers regarding eVoting, click here.

When can I vote?

Voting will open at 8:00 am Monday, October 7 and close at 7:00 pm Saturday, October 19, 2024 on election day.

Is my vote secure?

The voting system ensures voter anonymity and secrecy of the vote.

I need to be added to the list of electors.

Please call the voter Telephone Helpline which is now open.

Telephone Helpline: 902-265-3022

Until October 6 – open Tuesday to Friday from 9am to 4:30pm (excluding holidays)
Early Voting October 7 to 18 – open Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm (excluding holidays)
Election Day, Saturday, October 19 – open from 8am to 7pm