Municipal Election Day is Saturday, October 19th!
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 Municipal 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
Thurs. August 22, 1:30-3:00 pm
(please register)
Voter Information Session
Learn everything you need to know about the voting process with Colin from Elections NS! Pizza provided.
Mon. September 9, 5:30-6:30 pm
Community Conversation
Learn about the campaign during Family Supper and share questions and issues that you would like brought forward.
Wed. September 11, 9:00-10:30 am
Community Conversation
Learn about the campaign during Drop-in Breakfast and share questions and issues that you would like brought forward.
Fri September 13, 1:30-3:00pm
(please register)
Meet the Candidates
Get to know the candidates for Councillor and ask questions!
Wednesday, September 18, 9:00-10:30am
Game: Levels of Government
Join us at Drop-in Breakfast for a fun interactive game about levels of government!
Wed. September 25, 9:00-10:30 am
Voting Q&A
Get answers to your questions about voting and get help registering to vote in the upcoming election!
Wed. October 2, 1:30-3:30
(please register)
Meet the Candidates
Get to know the candidates for Mayor and ask questions!
Wed. September 25, 9:00-10:30 am
Trivia/Scavenger Hunt
Join us for at Drop-in Breakfast for laughs, trivia and prizes!
Voter Pop-ups
Learn about the electoral process by participating in one of our voter pop-ups! Vote for your favourite of three meal options. The winner will be served during a community meal in October!
at Family Supper
Mon. TBD,
5:30 - 6:30 pm
at Drop-in Breakfast
Wed. October 16,
9:00 - 10:30 am
at Café
Drop-in
Thurs. October 17,
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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!
