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

26 August 2022

2022 provincial election: vote before you go hunting

Will you be out hunting on October 3? Fortunately, there are seven other days when you or any other Quebecer can vote. In fact, Quebec electors can also vote: On an advance polling day (September 25 and 26) At the office of their returning officer (September 23, 24, 27, 28 and 29) You can also […]

Categories: General election, Provincial, Voting

23 August 2022

Vox populi: 2022-2023 membership

The student council plays an essential role in the life of a school. Governance by this school body allows youth to have a voice and participate in decisions that affect their school. The program called Vox populi : Ta démocratie à l’école! offers personalized support in setting up and assisting student councils. This joint initiative by […]

Categories: Democracy education, Institutional

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

30 June 2022

Celebrate getting the right to vote

Obtaining one’s citizenship is an important moment in the life of an immigrant to Québec. Citizenship comes with the right to vote in various elections. This step is worth noting! Every year, thousands of new citizens are added to the permanent list of electors. They will now receive a personalized letter, signed by the Chief […]

Categories: Democracy education

21 June 2022

We’ve added an election glossary to our website

At Élections Québec, we know the electoral process inside and out. We love to share our knowledge on the topic, because we’re passionate about elections. In recent months, we’ve been collaborating with another passionate organization: the Office québécois de la langue française. What have we been working on? A glossary (in French only) to help […]

Categories: Institutional

21 June 2022

Voters in Training registration now open!

The Voters in Training program is back for the 2022 provincial elections. The purpose of this program is to introduce young people to how they can exercise their right to vote through a simulated election held in their school or youth organization. In their simulated election, youth vote for candidates running in the electoral division […]

Categories: Democracy education

2 June 2022

Québec’s Week of the Disabled 2022

The 26th annual Semaine québécoise des personnes handicapées (Québec Week of the Disabled) is being held from June 1 to 7. The theme this year is “Give 100%.” As part of this week, Quebecers are encouraged to pay special attention to the best ways to communicate with people with disabilities, and to show respect and […]

Categories: Institutional

30 May 2022

Winners of the 2022 Vox Populi Awards

The Assemblée nationale, Élections Québec and the Jean-Charles Bonenfant Foundation announced the winners of the 2022 edition of the Vox Populi awards during a virtual event held May 19. These institutions awarded a total of $9,000 in scholarships to the 12 winning student councils. The Vox Populi Awards recognize student councils that stood out and […]

Categories: Democracy education, Institutional

26 May 2022

Report on Special Polling Measures

We are posting a new document on our website today: the Report on Special Polling Measures – 2021 Municipal General Elections (in French only). Produced thanks to the collaboration of returning officers in Québec municipalities following the 2021 municipal general elections, this report describes the main measures taken to adapt the Act respecting elections and […]

Categories: General election, Municipal

22 April 2022

Survey on participation in municipal general elections

We commissioned BIP Research to conduct a survey of electors following the municipal general elections of November 7, 2021. The survey aimed to provide a better understanding of the factors affecting voter turnout and abstention at the municipal level. For instance, the information gathered can help us tailor our services to the needs of electors. […]

Categories: General election, Municipal, Results and statistics

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