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Understanding voting

How do I vote?

Summary

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.

Provincial

IMPORTANT

Your name must be on the list of electors in order for you to vote. Check that your name is listed online, or on your notice of entry. If your name is not listed, or if you find an error, you can fix it now, you have until 2 p.m. [jour -4] to rectify the situation. After that, it will be too late!

Voting in six simple steps

When you arrive, the election officers will greet you and direct you to the right place.

To understand how to vote, consult the Voting poster (PDF).

Don’t forget!

You may bring the notice of entry or the yellow reminder card you received in the mail. This is not mandatory, but it will help election officers direct you to the right place more quickly. Make sure to bring one of the required pieces of identification, however.

Vote as a family!

Don't hesitate to come with your children: they will be able to vote at the small polling station set up especially for them.

Municipal

Steps in the voting process

When you arrive, election officers greet you and direct you to the right place.

A quick tip

You can bring the notice of entry or the reminder card you received in the mail, where applicable. It’s not mandatory, but it helps election officers direct you to the right place more quickly. Make sure to bring one of the following identification documents.

School

Voting in six simple steps

Upon arrival, the election officers will welcome you. They will explain how to vote and direct you to the right place.

Need help voting?

The election officials are there to help you.

  • You may ask for help marking your ballot.
  • If you are visually impaired, you can ask for the template to help you vote by yourself.
  • If you are a person with hearing impairment, an interpreter can accompany you.

Other resources

The Charter of the French language and its regulations govern the consultation of English-language content.

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