With Nova Scotians heading to the polls on Nov. 26, Federal Retirees sees an opportunity to create a healthier future for aging in the province.
Nova Scotia will head to the polls on Nov. 26. During this election, Federal Retirees is calling on the province’s next government to improve older adult care and create a healthier future for aging in Nova Scotia.
This work is more important now than ever before.
By 2030, adults aged 65 or older will make up 23 per cent of Canada’s population and number over 9.5 million.
According to the 2021 Census — the most recent year for which this data is available — 22.2 per cent of the Nova Scotia population is aged 65 or older. In Nova Scotia, as in all Atlantic provinces, older adults represent a higher proportion of the population than in the rest of Canada.
Older adults deserve to age with dignity, and it’s time to create a healthier future for aging in Nova Scotia.
This provincial election is our chance to do that.
This webpage will be updated as we move through the 2024 Nova Scotia election.
Check back regularly to:
- Learn about Federal Retirees’ Nova Scotia election priorities.
- Find key messages and questions to ask when speaking with candidates.
- Get a template letter to send to candidates.
- See how your branch is advocating for older adults.
Nova Scotia election priorities
During this election, Federal Retirees is calling for Nova Scotia’s next provincial government to:
- Ensure Nova Scotians’ incomes keep up with the cost of living
- Enable aging in place by ensuring timely access to needed supports.
- Improve access to care through provision of funding and services.
- Enforce mandatory standards for long-term care.
For more information about the election, including how and where to vote, visit Elections Nova Scotia.