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2026 Board of Directors Election
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We connect municipalities with each other, with other organizations, other levels of government, and other provincial associations.

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Latest Updates/News

  • Natural Resources & Energy Education Series: Two New Sessions

    Natural Resources & Energy Education Series: Two New Sessions

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    28 October 2026
    NSFM is pleased to announce two upcoming sessions in its Natural Resources & Energy Education Series for municipal elected officials and staff. Long-Term Energy Planning with IESO Nova ScotiaWednesday, November 25 | 12:00–1:00 PMJoin IESO Nova Scotia...
  • Flood Adaptation Workshop for Local Elected Officials

    Flood Adaptation Workshop for Local Elected Officials

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    21 October 2026
    NSFM and Rochelle Owen Consulting are hosting a Flood Adaptation Workshop for Local Elected Officials on Thursday, November 19, 2026. The workshop will focus on inland flooding and provide elected officials with information, case studies and planning...
  • Atlantic Municipal Magazine: Fall/Winter 2026 Edition Now Available

    Atlantic Municipal Magazine: Fall/Winter 2026 Edition Now Available

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    22 September 2026
    Building Stronger Communities: Fall/Winter 2026 Edition The Fall/Winter 2026 edition of Atlantic Municipal Magazine is now available, featuring stories, insights and perspectives from across Atlantic Canada’s municipal landscape. Explore the issues s...

Latest Funding Updates

  • New to the Portal: Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects

    New to the Portal: Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects

    Information
    26 October 2026

    The Department of Canadian Heritage’s Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects funds collaborative initiatives that address systemic racism and discrimination, promote inclusion and equitable access, and foster belonging in Canada.

    Open to:<

    ...
  • New to the Portal: Community War Memorials

    New to the Portal: Community War Memorials

    Information
    19 October 2026

    Veterans Affairs Canada is accepting applications through its Commemorative Partnership Program - Community War Memorials to support the construction, restoration and expansion of community war memorials honouring Canadians who served in war, militar

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  • New to the Portal: Age-Friendly Communities

    New to the Portal: Age-Friendly Communities

    Information
    19 October 2026

    The Age-Friendly Communities Grant is now open for applications from Nova Scotia organizations and communities working to help older adults stay active, healthy, connected and engaged.

    The Government of Nova Scotia offers two types of funding:

    • Projec
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The 2025 Nominations Committee is now accepting nominations for the following positions:

  1. President  
  2. Vice President
  3. Regional Representatives for each NSFM Electoral Region

Nominations will be accepted until October 3.

Nominations must be submitted in writing. Nominations must be signed by both a nominator and a seconder. Nominations must also include the written consent of the nominee. Elected Municipal Officials can nominate themselves, but nominations must be seconded by another Elected Municipal Official. To make a nomination to any Board position, Elected Municipal Officials can use the attached NSFM Nomination Form (Click Here).

Nominations for Regional Representatives can only be made and seconded by Elected Municipal Officials in the same Electoral Region. A list of Members Units is listed in the NSFM Board of Directors Electoral Regions (Click Here)

All Nominees should send in a photo of themselves, an explanation of their qualifications, and the reason why they are running for the Board position in question. This photo and information will be circulated in the Nominations Committee Report and included in the online platform and ballot. 

Nominations shall be submitted in writing to the Chair of the Nominations Committee. Nominations can be submitted through e-mail at info@nsfm.ca 

All Elected Municipal Officials will be able to cast their ballot during the voting period of October 27 at 8:00am to October 31 at 4:30pm.   

Please review the How to Participate in NSFM Board of Directors Elections guide for more information on how the 2025 nominations and election will take place. 

As stated in section 6 of the NSFM Elections Policy, an online voting system will be used as the default approach for conducting elections to the Board.

If an online voting system is not practical or accessible for a Member Unit, they can request that a physical polling station be arranged. Such requests will be considered by the Board of Directors at the September Board meeting. The deadline to make this request is September 12. 

The Nominations Committee Report will be circulated to the membership on October 10.  

Your 2025 Nominations Committee is listed below:
1) Brenda Chisholm-Beaton (Town of Port Hawkesbury), Chair
2) Phil Mooney (District of Yarmouth)
3) Amanda Mombourquette (County of Richmond)
4) Christina Sappington (County of Kings) 

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