Québec City, May 7, 1996 -- The Chief Electoral Officer of Québec, Mr. Pierre-F. Côté, Q.C., invites all media representatives to attend a press conference on the topic of rejected ballot papers and the "Unity Rally".

Accompanied by his substitute, Mr. Eddy Giguère, who is in charge of complaints processing and the conduct of inquiries concerning the referendum, Mr. Côté will make public the report on these inquiries.

Date: Monday, May 13, 1996

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Édifice Pamphile-Lemay

                  Room 1.30

                  Québec City