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20 March 2023
During the by‑election in Saint-Henri-Sainte-Anne, many parents and children experienced democracy as a family. In fact, small polling stations were set up in all polling places so that younger people could also vote. On March 5, 6, and 13, more than 800 children answered the following question: What is most important to you? The majority […]
Categories: By-election, Democracy education, Provincial, Results and statistics
8 February 2023
The Institut du Nouveau Monde (INM) École d’hiver is back in person for its 15th edition! The event will take place from February 17 to 19 at the Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue Val-d’Or campus. Élections Québec is a proud partner of this gathering of young people aged 15 to 35 from various backgrounds. Our team will […]
Categories: Democracy education, Institutional
22 November 2022
From December 26 to 30, a hundred young people will take on the role of MNA or journalist and debate bills drafted by their peers during the 73rd legislature of the Parlement jeunesse du Québec. This parliamentary simulation is an exceptional experience to awaken young people to political life and the importance of our democratic institutions. […]
Categories: Democracy education, Institutional
8 November 2022
During the provincial elections, more than 900 schools and Youth organizations had their young people take part in an electoral simulation and sent their results to Élections Québec. To encourage them to continue their democracy education activities, the Voters in Training Challenge gave them a chance to win a scholarship. No less than $4,500 was awarded […]
Categories: Democracy education, Institutional
21 October 2022
On October 14 at the Centre des congrès de Québec, Chief Electoral Officer Pierre Reid gave a presentation to the 7th Lieutenant-Governor’s Symposium, setting out a forward-looking approach to the issue of voter turnout. The theme for the event was “Law, Justice and Democracy.” Élections Québec has extensively studied and documented the issue of voter […]
Categories: Democracy education, Institutional, Voting
7 October 2022
Simulated elections Almost 186,000 youth lived an election experience through the Voters in Training program. Between September 26 and 30, thousand of youths voted for the candidate of their choice from among those running in the electoral division of their school or youth organization. They were even able to witness the unveiling of the results live at an […]
Categories: Democracy education, General election, Provincial
3 October 2022
Polling stations will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you have the right to vote, you can look up your polling place online. Don’t forget to bring one of the following forms of identification: Québec driver’s licence Québec health insurance card Canadian passport Certificate of Indian Status Canadian Forces identification card When you arrive […]
Categories: Democracy education, General election, Provincial, Voting
2 October 2022
Polling stations will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you have the right to vote, you can look up your polling place online. Once you arrive, you’ll need to present one of the following forms of identification: Québec driver’s licence Québec health insurance card Canadian passport Certificate of Indian Status Canadian Forces identification card […]
Categories: Democracy education, General election, Provincial, Voting
24 September 2022
Advance polling stations will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 25 and 26, 2022. If you have the right to vote, you can look up your polling place online or refer to the notice of entry you received in the mail. Voting at an advance poll is a great option if […]
Categories: Democracy education, General election, Provincial, Voting
20 September 2022
The election campaign is dominating headlines in Québec and piquing the interest of young people! Even if they’re still too young to vote, they often have plenty of questions about elections and political issues. Élections Québec has helped develop two educational resources designed for addressing these sometimes complex topics with young people. Les As de […]
Categories: Democracy education, General election, Provincial
