Our institution

Our institution is impartial and independent. Its mission is to ensure the integrity, transparency, and reliability of elections, and to contribute to the vitality of Québec democracy.

A brief bio of Jean-François Blanchet.

The history of democracy in Québec has been punctuated by important moments since its first elections were held in 1792.

The mission of the Commission de la représentation électorale is to draw up the electoral map of Québec and, where necessary, those of the municipalities and school boards.

Established in October 1999, the Permanent board of revisors assists Élections Québec in updating the permanent list of electors.

In Canada, 14 election administrations are responsible for organizing and conducting elections.

Élections Québec carries out international cooperation activities to share Quebéc's electoral expertise with other countries and with international organizations dedicated to the promotion of democracy.

The Réseau des compétences électorales francophones (Network of francophone electoral bodies) is an association of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie that links more than 30 electoral management bodies who share best electoral practices.

The advisory committee advises on all matters relating to the Election Act, except those relating to representation.

During provincial, municipal, and school elections, we provide training to election officers so that they can properly assume their roles and responsibilities under Québec’s provincial law.

We have a various provincial, municipal and school elections.

This report outlines the results we achieved in relation to the objectives set out in our strategic plan.

Élections Québec applies its expertise to research in order to improve understanding of electoral issues, and contribute to the maintenance of Québec's democratic culture. The Election Act also gives us the power to conduct studies related to our mission. We also occasionally receive specific mandates from the Assemblée nationale.

We are subject to the Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information.

Élections Québec’s privacy policy informs you about the personal information collected on its website describes the methods used to collect it, and how it is used.