Obtain an authorization

Necessity of obtaining an authorization

To solicit or collect political contributions, contract loans or incur expenses, a party must hold an authorization from the Directeur général des élections du Québec. The authorization process is not restrictive and in no way does it seek to control or even evaluate the party’s platform and policies.

Length of the validity of an authorization

The authorization of a political party remains valid insofar as the party pays its bills in the six months following their receipt, pays the interest owing annually, and submits the stipulated information, reports and returns in accordance with the Election Act.

The withdrawal of an authorization by the Directeur général des élections du Québec

When the Directeur général des élections du Québec is planning to withdraw his authorization from a party, he must give the party the opportunity to be heard during a hearing.

If there is no party candidate running in an election

An authorized political party that does not present a candidate at a general election or a by-election may choose to act as a private intervenor. It must then notify the Directeur général des élections du Québec of this choice.