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Since june 1, 2023, our news are published in French only.

11 April 2023

Over $11 million in election expenses during the 2021 municipal elections

Since 2016, the Election Act provides that Élections Québec must produce an annual report that provides an overview of political financing actions and outlines the work planned for the coming year. The Financement politique : bilan et perspectives 2022 report, which was recently tabled, presents the expenditures of political parties and independent candidates in municipalities with a […]

Categories: Financing, expenses, and contributions, General election, Municipal

6 April 2023

More than $28 million paid to provincial political entities in 2022

The Financement politique : bilan et perspectives 2022 report includes many data points, including the amount of public funding provided to provincial political entities, which amounts to $28 million. Since 2016, the Election Act requires Élections Québec to produce an annual report providing an overview of its financing activities. It also outlines the work planned for the […]

Categories: Financing, expenses, and contributions, Provincial

24 February 2023

By-election in Saint-Henri–Sainte-Anne: ABC of political financing and the control of election expenses

Since February 6, the Saint-Henri–Sainte-Anne electoral division has been in an election period. During this period, special rules apply to political financing and the control of election expenses. For example, neither citizens nor businesses can spend money promoting or opposing the election of a candidate during the election period. In addition, all election expenses must be […]

Categories: By-election, Financing, expenses, and contributions, Provincial

19 December 2022

Eight things to know about political contributions in Québec

You must be an elector to make a contribution, which can take the form of a monetary donation, a service rendered or a good provided free of charge. To receive a contribution, a candidate or a political party must be authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer. The official representative of a party, an authority, an […]

Categories: Financing, expenses, and contributions, Provincial

9 September 2022

The ABCs of political financing and the control of election expenses

A provincial election period has been underway since August 29. During this period, special rules apply to political financing and the control of election expenses. For example, did you know that neither citizens nor businesses can spend money to promote or oppose the election of a candidate during the election period? In addition, all election […]

Categories: Financing, expenses, and contributions, General election, Provincial

13 July 2022

Provincial political entities’ financial reports are online

Élections Québec has released the financial reports of authorized political entities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. Authorized political entities include provincial political parties, party authorities, authorized independent MNAs and authorized independent candidates. We have released their financial reports to comply with the transparency principle, which is one of the fundamentals of our political […]

Categories: Financing, expenses, and contributions, Parties and other political entities, Provincial

5 April 2022

Now available: Our annual report on political financing

The report titled Financement politique : Bilan et perspectives 2021 (PDF – in French), available in French only, was tabled in the Assemblée nationale on April 5, 2022. With respect to political financing and election expenses, Élections Québec’s role involves both education and monitoring. The report covers the various activities associated with this role. It describes the actions […]

Categories: Financing, expenses, and contributions, Municipal, Provincial

18 October 2021

Highlights of financial data for authorized political entities in 2020

Élections Québec has released the financial reports of authorized political entities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. Authorized political entities include provincial political parties, party authorities, MNAs and authorized independent candidates. You can now read the financial reports or use our contributor search engine to find details on this financial data. Highlights1 As […]

Categories: Financing, expenses, and contributions, Provincial

18 June 2021

Making a contribution with a credit card: we now have a new online platform!

We are proud to introduce our new online platform to make contributions by credit card. This page has been completely revamped: The content has been revised, simplified and made gender neutral. The consent and declarations are now on a single page, which simplifies users’ experience. Features have been added, such as the ability to email a […]

Categories: Financing, expenses, and contributions, Provincial

19 April 2021

Political financing and municipal general elections: What you need to know about political contributions

This November, we will have the opportunity to elect the mayors and councillors of our municipalities. There are various rules governing municipal political financing, including political contributions from electors. A contribution can be a gift of money, or else a service rendered or a good provided free of charge. Maximum amount An elector may contribute […]

Categories: Financing, expenses, and contributions, General election, Municipal

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