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Élections Québec plays two critical roles in the control of political financing and election expenses—education and control. We ensure that political parties and everyone involved know and understand the rules in place and that they are able to apply them. We also conduct audits to ensure compliance with the rules on election expenses and the financing of political entities.
In Québec, political financing and the auditing of election expenses are subject to the principles of fairness and transparency.
Obtaining authorizationPolitical entities must obtain authorization to solicit and receive political contributions, incur expenses, or contract loans.
Training those responsible for financingIf you are thinking of becoming responsible for financing a political party or candidate, learn more about the roles of official representative and official agent.
Sources of financingPolitical entities may use a variety of financing sources including voter contributions, political party membership fees, loans, annual allowances, and matching sums.
Rules for running a leadership campaignCandidates must follow rules related to financing and auditing of election expenses to ensure that leadership campaigns are transparent.
Definition of election expensesThe cost of any good or service used during an election period, particularly for directly or indirectly promoting or opposing the election of a candidate or party candidates, is considered an election expense.
Rules governing interventions in the political debateDuring the election period that precedes an election, electoral legislation governs partisan interventions by political parties, candidates and third parties.
Mandatory financial reportsTo ensure transparency and compliance with the rules on political financing, authorized political entities must produce financial and expense reports within the time limits prescribed by the various laws.
Provincial pre-election expensesThe Act does not regulate pre-election expenses, but we review these expenses to ensure that the activities of political entities and third parties do not undermine fairness and transparency.
Advertising during a provincial election periodAdvertising by political parties and candidates is considered an election expense if it is used during the election period.
