The federal by-election for the electoral district of Halifax (Nova Scotia) to fill a vacancy in the House of Commons has been cancelled.

Originally scheduled for April 14, Elections Canada announced that because A federal general election has been called for April 28, the previously scheduled by-election for the electoral district will be held on that date. Technically, the electoral district may change for the general election and have new electoral boundaries.

Member of Parliament Andy Fillmore, who had occupied the seat, resigned on August 31 of last year to run for Halifax mayor. On March 23, Prime Minister Mark Carney called the snap federal election because his Liberal Party was not able to form a majority government.