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International activities

Since 1992, the Directeur général des élections du Québec has been able, with the government's authorization, to provide his assistance and cooperation in the electoral field.

As an independent institution reporting to the National Assembly of Québec, the Directeur général des élections du Québec plays an active role internationally by sharing his electoral expertise with countries and international organizations devoted to the promotion of democracy and the well-being of individuals.

In so doing, the Directeur général des élections du Québec wants to contribute to the development of knowledge and the strengthening of electoral systems. He relies on the custom-tailored transfer of his expertise to support election officials in their efforts to consolidate electoral processes.

Already in 1985, the Institution was collaborating in missions at the international level and was hosting delegations and visitors from various countries.

You can consult the list of missions and the list of the Hosting of delegations and foreign visitors. (In French)

Last missions

Analysis and evaluation mission to Madagascar

A representative from the Chief Electoral Officer of Québec took part in a mission for the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) to Madagascar, between April 22 and May 5, 2012. This mission was made up of election experts who had as a mandate evaluating the Malagasy electoral process as part of the Roadmap for Ending the Crisis in Madagascar.

Coordination mission to France

A representative from the Chief Electoral Officer of Québec and the Network of Francophone Electoral Skills (RECEF) took part in a mission to Paris, France, between April 23 and 25, 2012. During this mission, which focused on RECEF coordination activities, he participated in various working meetings and cooperation activities with the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) and with other representatives from various Francophone Institutional Networks.

Evaluation and analysis mission to Benin

A representative from the Chief Electoral Officer of Québec took part in a joint mission with the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) and the Network of Francophone Electoral Skills (RECEF) to Benin, between April 15 and 18, 2012. This mission was made up of Francophone election experts whose mandate was to release the Evaluation Report on Benin's Permanent Computerized Electoral Role (LEPI) to the electoral and political authorities of Benin.

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Most Recent Welcoming Activities

Joint session of the Réseau électoral des compétences francophones and the Commonwealth Electoral Network

On February 17 last, the Chief Electoral Officer welcomed representatives from the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie et du Commonwealth for a joint working session of the Réseau des compétences électorales francophones (RECEF) and its Commonwealth equivalent, the Commonwealth Electoral Network. The purpose of the meeting was to forge contacts between the two organizations and consider opportunities for collaboration. The session was also attended by a representative from Elections Canada.