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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

14 March 2023

Filing the report on the application of the special provisions

We have tabled the report on the application of the special provisions introduced by the Act to foster voting in the next general election in Québec in the Assemblée nationale on March 14, 2023. This Act introduced various measures to ensure that the October 3, 2022, provincial general election could be held safely in the context […]

Categories: General election, Provincial, Voting

7 October 2022

The voters in training have spoken!

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

4 October 2022

The election results are in!

The provincial election results are now available. View the results    Thank you for participating in this democratic exercise! These results are preliminary. Official results will be available in a few days, when the declaration of election is issued. This happens after the addition of the votes, once the deadline for requesting a judicial recount […]

Categories: General election, Provincial, Results and statistics

3 October 2022

Today is election day!

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

Tomorrow is election day!

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

29 September 2022

Provincial elections: Make sure you can vote!

Today is the deadline to apply for entry on the list of electors or to modify your entry. You need to do so in person by appearing before at the address listed on your notice of entry. This service is available until 2 p.m. For complete election information, visit our website at www.elections.quebec. On October […]

Categories: General election, Provincial, Voting

25 September 2022

Last day to apply for postal voting!

If you are at risk of developing complications from a COVID-19 infection because of your health condition, you may be able to vote by mail in the provincial elections. Don’t wait! You have until 5 p.m. today to apply online or by phone. Refer to our web page for complete details. On October 3, let’s […]

Categories: General election, Provincial, Voting

24 September 2022

Advance polling starts tomorrow!

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

Two educational resources for understanding provincial elections

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

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