List of Nova Scotia senators
This is a list of past and present members of the Senate of Canada representing the province of Nova Scotia. There are ten senators currently appointed with no vacancies. During the Quebec Conference of 1864, Nova Scotia was guaranteed ten Senate seats, but because Prince Edward Island stalled for equal representation in the upper house, Nova Scotia was awarded two of Prince Edward Island's Senate seats, until 1873 when Prince Edward Island gave in and joined confederation Nova Scotia dropped to 10 seats. The province kept its extra seats until the first two senators ended their term after 1873, they were not replaced. Current senators Notes: 1 Senators are appointed to represent Nova Scotia. Each senator may choose to designate a geographic area within the province as his or her division. 2 Senators are appointed by the Governor-General of Canada on the recommendation of the prime minister. 3 Division designated as Chester from 1996 to 1999 and as Stanhope St. / South Shore since 1999. Historical Notes: 1 Senators are appointed to represent Nova Scotia. Each senator may choose to designate a geographic area within Nova Scotia as his or her division. 2 Senators are appointed by the Governor-General of