Federal Election Day is
Monday, April 28!
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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! 2025 Federal Election Events
These events are open to community, all levels of political knowledge, and are a great opportunity for new Nova Scotians to learn about Canadian politics with their community.
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Some events require registration. Please call (902) 464 8234 ext. 0
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Drop-In Breakfast
Drop-in to The North Grove's community food centre to learn more about the upcoming election over breakfast.
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Explore our elections resources, ask questions, or chat with one of our Peer Advocates about our Speak Up! Show Up! campaign.
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Tues. April 22
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Meet the candidates for MP (Member of Parliament). Hear about their priorities and how they would respond to issues faced by this community.
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Space is limited. Please give us a call to register: (902) 464 8234 ext. 0
For more information
Please contact our front desk
Our History
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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.
A big thank you to East Coast Credit Union for its support of our Community Action Office, which organizes Speak Up! Show Up!
Behind the Campaign
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Speak Up! Show Up! is brought to you by The North Grove's Community Action office, supported by Peer Advocates!
Marion
Fatema
Jess
Peer Advocates are trained community members who work with CAO staff to support their neighbours, offer educational workshops and training, and help with advocacy campaigns.
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
Am I eligible to vote?
To vote in the federal election, you must:
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be a Canadian citizen
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be at least 18 years old on election day
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prove your identity and address
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Eligible voters who are unhoused or have no fixed address are welcome to register and vote.​
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Check to see if you are registered to vote:
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Use the Online Voter Registration Service from Elections Canada to see if you are registered to vote, update your address, or register to vote in the upcoming election.​
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How to Vote
Click on the icons below to learn more
Know when
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Ensure you have valid ID
Make an informed decision
Resources for Voters
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A big thank you to Community Food Centres Canada for its support of our Speak Up! Show Up! campaign.