CANS 2025 Federal Election Portal
The 2025 Federal Election will be held on Monday, April 28.
The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is committed to actively engaging in the 2025 Federal Election, ensuring that our members’ priorities and the construction industry’s key issues are front and centre for all candidates.
Advocating on your behalf – important issues facing industry
Canada’s construction industry is calling on the next federal government to take action on infrastructure investment and development.
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA), supported by 57 national, provincial, and regional construction associations from coast to coast, has launched the Construction for Canadians campaign.
Construction affects every Canadian. It shapes Canada’s physical landscape, grows our economy, connects communities, and plays a critical role in building a prosperous and resilient country. But underinvestment, workforce challenges, and outdated policies, combined with tariffs, are barriers to the growth Canadians need. To set Canada up for success, the next federal government must commit to supporting construction.
Canada’s economy runs on construction. With over 1.6 million workers and $151 billion in economic impact, this industry is the foundation of our future.
CCA has asked federal election candidates why construction matters to them and their communities. Candidates from around the country have been asked to share their perspectives on the industry’s impact—from job creation and economic growth to infrastructure and community development.
Candidates in Nova Scotia will be invited to share their thoughts. Stay tuned to hear what they have to say about the future of construction and how they plan to support the industry.
Take action today
With the upcoming federal election, it’s important to understand what matters most to the construction industry. CANS is conducting a survey to gather insights on the key priorities and challenges facing our members.
This survey is an opportunity to highlight the issues that impact your business, workforce, and the broader industry. Whether it’s investment in infrastructure, workforce development, or regulatory changes, we want to know what’s most important to you.
Your input will inform our engagement with policymakers and help us advocate for policies that support a strong and sustainable construction sector. Take a few minutes to share your perspective—your voice matters!
- Learn more about Construction for Canadians.
- Canadians can help spread the word by sharing #construction4cdns on social media and sending a letter to their riding candidates.
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Supporting Employees During the Election: What Employers Can Do
Your role is not to influence how employees vote — but to support their ability to vote. Providing time, resources, and flexibility demonstrates leadership, civic responsibility, and care for employee wellbeing.
For more information or resources to share with your team, visit:
www.elections.ca
Why It Matters
Employers can play an important role in helping employees access voting resources and feel empowered to cast their ballot.
How Employers Can Support Employees
Share Voting Resources:
- How to register or check their registration status
- Where and how to vote (advance polls, mail-in ballots, in-person on election day)
- Key deadlines for registration, mail-in ballots, and voting
Remind employees of their rights under Canadian election laws:
- Under the Canada Elections Act, employees are entitled to three consecutive hours off to vote on election day — without loss of pay — if their work schedule does not allow for this.
Encourage respectful dialogue and engagement:
- Share non-partisan resources about the voting process
- Recognize election participation as a civic responsibility
Key election information
How to vote
Do you know how or where to vote?
- Find your electoral district. (The boundaries and names of many electoral districts have changed because of population redistribution.)
- Eligible voters can choose to vote on election day, vote on advanced polling days, vote before April 22 at any Elections Canada office, or vote by mail after applying by April 22.
- Find your assigned polling station.
- Find the Elections Canada office nearest you.
- Click here to apply to vote by mail.
Voter eligibility and registration
Are you registered to vote? Visit Elections Canada to find out how to get on the voters list.
- Click here to check federal eligibility requirements.
- Click here to check your registration status.
- Eligible voters can register on election day at the returning office or polling station with applicable ID.
Candidate information
Who are the candidates? Visit Elections Canada to find your electoral district and to see who your local candidates are, or click here to see candidates for each riding in Nova Scotia.
- Hear what candidates have to say on key issues affecting the construction industry.
- Click here to see the registered candidates in your electoral district.
- Registered political parties in Canada.
Questions?
For more information on CANS activities in the 2025 Federal Election, please contact:
Alison Clack
Manager, Marketing & Communications
902-818-0835
aclack@cans.ns.ca
Key federal election dates
- March 23
- Elections Canada offices are open across the country. You can vote early at any of them by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22. Find the Elections Canada office nearest you.
- April 9
- To find the list of candidates running in your riding, use the Voter Information Service.
- April 11
- If you didn’t get your voter information card or the information on it is incorrect, use the Online Voter Registration Service to check your registration, register or update your address.
- April 14
- The Guide to the federal election is mailed to all households. Keep it handy––it has all the information you need to vote.
- April 18-21
- Advance polling stations are open for four days, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service to find your polling station.
- April 22
- Electors can vote by special ballot at any local Elections Canada office, until 6 p.m. on April 22.