Legislation
Many acts, laws, and regulations govern elections in Nova Scotia. Their purpose is to keep our election process fair and impartial and our system democratic.
Our job at Elections Nova Scotia is to ensure all candidates, parties, election officials, and the voting public meet the qualifications and follow the rules.
We have summarized each act here, or you can download the full act for your information.
- Elections Act
- House of Assembly Act
- Members and Public Employees Disclosure Act
- Income Tax Act
- Controverted Elections Act
- Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- Human Rights Act
What's New
Bill No. 119 An Act to Amend Chapter 140 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Elections Act
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C Government House Leader |
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First Reading | November 17, 2006 |
(Second Reading Debates) | |
Second Reading | November 21, 2006 |
Law Amendments Committee | November 22, 2006 |
Committee of the Whole House | November 23, 2006 |
Third Reading | November 23, 2006 |
Royal Assent | November 23, 2006 |
Commencement | Proclamation |
2006 Statutes |
Chapter 28 |
Bill No. 117 An Act to Amend Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1991, the Members and Public Employees Disclosure Act
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C Government House Leader |
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First Reading | November 17, 2006 |
( Second Reading Debates) | |
Second Reading | November 22, 2006 |
Law Amendments Committee | December 6, 2006; December 13, 2006; January 4, 2007 |
Committee of the Whole House | January 10, 2007 |
( Third Reading Debates) | |
Third Reading | January 11, 2007 |
Royal Assent | January 11, 2007 |
Commencement | Proclamation |
2007 Statutes |
Chapter 1 |
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