And click here for detailed information on your electoral division.
Who can vote?
You can vote in a Quebec provincial election, choosing the candidate running in your electoral division whom you want to represent you at the National Assembly, if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- at least 18 years old on election day
- currently living in Quebec and have been in the province for at least six months
- not under curatorship (i.e., deemed by a Court to be unfit to care for oneself and one's property)
- not deprived of your election rights (i.e., ruled by a Court in violation of the Election Act)
- registered on the list of electors
- were living in Quebec at least six months prior to departure
- have been outside of Quebec for two years or less
- fill out this form
How do I find out if I'm registered to vote?
Check if your name is on the list of electors with this online service by entering your name, date of birth, postal code and number of your residential building or call 1-888-ELECTION (1-888-353-2846) for live verification.
How do I register to vote or correct an error?
If you're not on the list of electors, you'll have to register in person at the closest revision office. You'll also have to visit your assigned revision office if you are registered but notice an error in your personal information. A spouse or someone who lives with you can go to the office on your behalf until November 25, 2008. Find out where the revision office assigned to your area is located.
When can I go to my revision office?
For the 2008 Quebec Elections, revision offices will be open from November 17 to December 4, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturdays and Sundays.
Remember to bring two pieces of I.D., one with your name and date of birth (e.g., birth certificate, medicare card, etc.) and the other with your name and address (e,g., phone bill, driver's license, etc.) in order to fill out an application for elector list entry or correction. If your spouse or someone living with you is registering you on your behalf, ensure they do so at your assigned revision office before November 26, 2008.
Where do I vote?
Find out where your polling station is located by checking online.
When do I vote?
The 2008 election is on Monday, December 8, 2008 but there's also advance polling, just check the election schedule for dates. Polling stations across Quebec are open from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Should I bring I.D.?
Yes, you must prove your identity at the polling station. To vote, you'll need to present your:
- medicare card
- driver’s license
- Canadian passport
- certificate of Indian status, or
- Canadian Forces I.D.
What is Elections Quebec?
Responsible for administering all provincial and municipal elections, including general and by-elections, school board elections and referendums, Elections Quebec is an unbiased, non-partisan independent agency appointed by and reporting directly to the National Assembly and carries out electoral activities in accordance with the Elections Act.
For more information on voting in Quebec provincial elections, call Elections Quebec at 1-888-ELECTION (1-888-353-2846).
