Québec City, March 24, 2001 –– Mr. Marcel Blanchet, Chief Electoral Officer of Québec, wishes to announce that 9 nomination papers have been accepted for the April 9th by-election in the electoral division of Mercier. The period for filing nomination papers ended today at 2:00 p.m.

Here, in alphabetical order, are the given names and surnames of the candidates and, where applicable, the party that they represent.