Provincial Election Day is Tuesday, November 26th!
Speak Up! Show Up! is a campaign organized by The North Grove's Community Action Office to increase voter engagement. Learn about the election process, who your candidates are, and discuss election issues that are important to you!
Speak Up! Show Up! 2024 Provincial Election Events:
These events are open to community, all levels of political knowledge, and a great opportunity for new Nova Scotians to learn about Canadian politics with their community.
Some events require registration. Please call (902) 464 8234 ext. 0
Wed. November 13, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Early Voting
Cast your vote early at The North Grove!
We have partnered with Inclusion NS to offer one of Elections Nova Scotia's Supportive Voting Locations.
Early voters can vote at any early voting location.
Wed. November 20, 1:30-3:30 pm
Meet the Candidates
Meet the candidates for MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) for Dartmouth North!
Hear about their platforms and discuss the election issues that are important to you.
Tues. November 26, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Election Day
Head to your designated polling station to cast your vote!
Election day voting must take place in your district.
For more information
Please contact Kelly Edwards
Our History
The first Speak Up! Show Up! campaign was held in 2016 during the municipal by-election in Dartmouth North.
The North Grove’s Community Action Team created weekly events, including a Voter Pop Up, All Candidates Meeting and Voting Parade that attracted widespread community interest and media attention.
Voter turnout more than tripled - from 2.7% to 7.45% - after the first Speak Up! Show Up! campaign and similar events have been held for every election, at all government levels, ever since.
Sharing the story
We’ve worked with many partners on our voter engagement model and have shared the results at numerous events including:
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The Food Banks Canada conference and the Community Food Centres Canada national summit
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The Canadian Vote Summit hosted by the Democratic Engagement Exchange at Ryerson University
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With organizations such as Food Secure Canada, Feed Nova Scotia, Halifax Public Libraries and Renters Education
A big thank you to East Coast Credit Union for its support of our Community Action Office, which organizes Speak Up! Show Up!
