How To Vote In Quebec

by Apathy is Boring — March 13, 2007

How to Vote in Quebec
First off, you must be registered to vote in Quebec. You’ll know if you are listed as an elector when something called a notice of entry is sent to you by mail. Make sure that you are listed and that everyone that is eligible to vote and resides at your place of residence is also listed. It is also important that your must current address be listed and that all the names are spelled correctly.

So what if you’re not listed as an elector?

You will have to file an application for entry or correction on the list of electors which can be done at your revision office
(to find your designated revision office go to the website)

If you’re unable to go yourself, a relative, spouse, or someone who lives with you can file an application on your behalf. Offices are open until march 13 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 9 a.m .to 5p.m. Saturday and Sunday. To register you must present two pieces of identification.

In addition to being listed as an elector, you also have to satisfy the following conditions to vote:

Be at least 18 years old

Be a Canadian Citizen

Have resided in Quebec for a minimum of six months.

However, if you are living temporarily outside of Quebec, you may also exercise your voting right through snail mail.

Voting Day!

On March 26, polling stations will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Advance polling is also an option. On March 18 and 19, advance polling stations will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is adapted for those with reduced mobility Your designated advance polling station will be listed on your note of entry. The address of your designated polling station for March 26 will be listed on your reminder card, which you will be receiving in the mail shortly.
Before going to your polling station make sure you have at least one of the following documents:

Your health insurance card;
Your drivers license;
Your Canadian passport;
Your certificate of Indian status; or
Your Canadian Forces ID

You will need this to establish your identity. Without it, you cannot vote!

What if you are unable to get to a polling station due to health reasons?

You can vote at your place of residence! But you have to apply in writing to your returning officer by the latest March 12. You can find out who your returning officer is through www.monvote.qc.ca/en/infoCirc_formulaire.asp
You have to attest that you can’t move for health reasons and you also have to get a witness to sign your declaration.
If you are unable to sign your declaration, your spouse, a relative, or someone who lives with you can do so on your behalf.
Once you’re registered, an officer of the polling station can visit you on March 16, 17, 20, 21, and 22. Your returning officer will inform you of the time of their visit.

NOTE: In order to vote at home, you still have to be able to fulfill the requirements to vote i.e. you have to be a registered elector, be at least 18 years of age, a Canadian citizen, and a resident of Quebec for at least 6 months.

How to Vote

Once you’ve arrived at the polling station and established your identity or once an officer of the polling station has arrived, you can finally vote! All you’ve got to do is simply mark one of the circles on the ballot paper with the pencil given to you and slip it into the ballot box. And that’s it!