Understanding voting

Hesitant about voting? Let us explain why this action is so important.

Find out how to vote in six simple steps, from the moment you arrive at the polling station to the moment you place your ballot in the ballot box.

Here are a few ideas to help you make an informed choice and be vigilant about the information you consult.

On polling day, your employer must give you at least four consecutive hours to vote, with no reduction in pay or other penalty.

Polling locations must be neutral and impartial. You should not be pressured or influenced when you go there to vote.

The right to vote in Quebec has evolved gradually over the years. Its history has been punctuated by many advances and a few setbacks. Here are the pivotal stages of its evolution.

Enrich your knowledge of the long quest of Quebec women for political equality.

Find out why a ballot may be rejected during the counting of votes and how Québec deals with blank votes and spoiled ballots.

Learn why the Election Act requires the use of a lead pencil at polling stations.

 Learn about the various steps involved, from counting the votes and releasing the preliminary results, on election night, to the official announcement that the candidate who received the most votes has been elected.

This page contains information to help you understand and interpret the reports of results by polling station.