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Understanding democracy and elections
Democracy is a political system that allows electors to vote to elect the candidates who will represent them and make decisions on their behalf in government.
In Québec, electors vote in federal, provincial, municipal and school elections.
Election period milestonesEach election period has key moments in which electors can exercise their right to vote, run for office, or apply to work in the elections.
How the list of electors worksThe permanent list of electors is a computerized registry that contains information on electors in Québec who have agreed to be registered.
Elections by the numbersMillions of electors, information cards and ballots... Learn more about the full scale of the 42nd provincial general election held in 2018.
ReferendumsIn Québec, referendums are consultative. They have been governed by the Referendum act since 1978.
Election signsIn Québec, election laws do not restrict the display of signs outside of an election period. However, as soon as an election is called, several rules must be followed.