The Nova Scotia general election is now in it’s last week. Polls suggest that the election is in a “dead heat”, which means that a small number of votes could determine the outcome of election. Still, some people feel that voting can be a hassle. Below is some information that will help you fulfill your civic duty in the 2017 Nova Scotia general election.

First, if you are new to Canada and you want to vote in Nova Scotia:

·         you must be 18 years of age or older;

·         you must be a Canadian citizen; and

·         you must be a resident of Nova Scotia for 6 months before the election was called.