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Updating of penalties for offences under the Election Act

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The National Assembly recently increased many of the fines for offences against the provisions governing voting, political party financing and the control of election expenses. The increases were triggered by a variety of circumstances, and clearly illustrate the importance ascribed by the National Assembly to the Election Act.

In anticipation of the municipal general elections of November 2013 - Over 250 Qu�bec municipalities will draw up their electoral map this year

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Quebec City, January 26, 2012 - The Chief Electoral Officer of Qu�bec and Chair of the Commission de la repr�sentation �lectorale (CRE), Jacques Drouin, would like to point out that, in accordance with the Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities (AERM), over 250 municipalities have to draw up their electoral map for the general elections of November 2013 by May 31, 2012.

Public Notice - Withdrawal of authorization

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0500

The Chief Electoral Officer of Qu�bec intends to withdraw the authorization granted to the provincial political party Affiliation Qu�bec, in accordance with section 68 of the Election Act (R.S.Q., c. E-3.3)

Twelve guilty pleas recorded in the Mont�r�gie, Laurentides and Lanaudi�re regions

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0500

Qu�bec City, December 19, 2011 - Mr. Jacques Drouin, Qu�bec's Chief Electoral Officer, wishes to inform the population that twelve guilty pleas were recorded in files concerning violations of the Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities (AERM).

Five guilty pleas recorded in the Mont�r�gie

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:50:00 -0500

Qu�bec City, December 19, 2011 - Mr. Jacques Drouin, Qu�bec's Chief Electoral Officer, wishes to inform the population that five guilty pleas were recorded in the Mont�r�gie, regarding offences under the Election Act (EA).

Watch for the results: the preliminary results of Bonaventure will be available on-line after 8:00 p.m.

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

104 polling stations will be open on polling day

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:05:00 -0500

Quebec City, November 30, 2011 –– Concerning the by-election in the electoral division of Bonaventure, to be held on Monday, December 5, 2011, the Chief Electoral Officer of Québec, Jacques Drouin, is reporting that a total of 104 polling stations, spread over 33 polling places, will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m..

Press release No. 9 - By-election of December 5, 2011 in Bonaventure - A first in Qu�bec: the electors of Bonaventure will use a photo ballot paper

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:15:00 -0500

Quebec City, November 25, 2011 - For the first time in a Qu�bec provincial election, the electors of the electoral division of Bonaventure will use a ballot paper that includes the photos of the candidates running in the by-election of December 5, 2011. Upon the recommendation of the Chief Electoral Officer, an agreement reached by the political parties represented at the National Assembly will make it possible to try out this alternative voting procedure. The goal is to make it simpler for certain electors to participate in the electoral process, in particular senior citizens, the disabled and the functionally illiterate.
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Press release No. 8 - By-election of December 5, 2011 - This coming Sunday and Monday electors in the electoral division of Bonaventure will be able to vote through advance polling

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:30:00 -0500

Quebec City, November 23, 2011 - The Chief Electoral Officer of Qu�bec, Jacques Drouin, would like to remind electors from the electoral division of Bonaventure that there will be advance polling on November 27 and 28, 2011. This opportunity to vote is available to all those who do not wish to vote on December 5, 2011, the day of �ordinary� voting. Moreover, as of Friday, it will be possible to exercise one's right to vote at the office of the returning officer of the electoral division. As such, the electors of Bonaventure will have seven consecutive days on which to vote.

Press release No. 7 - By-election of December 5, 2011 in Bonaventure - Various procedures are available for electors wishing to exercise their right to vote

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:40:00 -0500

Quebec City, November 22, 2011 - The Chief Electoral Officer of Qu�bec, Jacques Drouin, reminds electors in the electoral division of Bonaventure that there are various ways for them to exercise their right to vote in the by-election of December 5, 2011, to be held in the electoral division of Bonaventure. Mr. Drouin also reminds them that registration on the list of electors is a pre-requisite for exercising their right to vote. Duly registered electors can then vote on polling day or at an advance poll, a mobile polling station or at the office of the returning officer.�

Press release No. 6 - By-election of December 5, 2011 - Six people running for office in the electoral division of Bonaventure

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0500

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Quebec City, November 19, 2011 -- A total of six nomination papers have been accepted for the by-election of December 5, 2011 in the electoral division of Bonaventure. The period for filing nomination papers ended at 2:00 p.m. today.

PUBLIC NOTICE - WITHDRAWAL OF AUTHORIZATION

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The Chief Electoral Officer of Qu�bec proposes to withdraw�the authorization of the Parti des contribuables de Repentigny, pursuant to section 404 of the Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities.

Communiqu� No. 5 - By-election of December 5, 2011 in Bonaventure - The electors of Bonaventure are invited to ensure that they are registered on the list of electors

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:50:00 -0500

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Quebec City, November 15, 2011 - The Chief Electoral Officer of Qu�bec, Jacques Drouin, �invites the electors of the electoral division of Bonaventure to make sure that their names appear on the list of electors in order that they may exercise their right to vote in the upcoming by-election of December 5, 2011. Revision of the list of electors is carried out from November 14 to 22, 2011, and will be followed by a special revision period that will last until December 1, 2011.

Press release No. 4 - By-election of December 5, 2011 in Bonaventure - Mobile polling in residential facilities and at the elector's domicile

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:20:00 -0500

Quebec City, November 9, 2011 – The Chief Electoral Officer of Québec, Jacques Drouin, would like to remind all electors with reduced mobility from the electoral division of Bonaventure that they can exercise their right to vote at their domicile or in a residential facility. It should however be noted that in the case of these alternative polling methods, an application must be addressed to the returning officer with due dispatch.

Press release No. 3 - By-election of December 5, 2011 in Bonaventure - Political contributions and election expenses: rules to respect

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:15:00 -0400

November 3, 2011 – Concerning the by-election of December 5, 2011 in the electoral division of Bonaventure, Jacques Drouin, the Chief Electoral Officer of Québec, wishes to remind electors and candidates of the main rules included in the Election Act with respect to the control of election expenses and the soliciting of political contributions. It should be underlined from the outset that the rules concerning election expenses are in force as of now, i.e. the beginning of the electoral period, until the closing of polling stations on December 5, 2011.