Your Quebec election tool kit: where to vote, what to bring and why your vote matters
CBC
Quebec's 43rd general election is a little more than a week away, and you may be wondering what that means for you.
Here are answers to some key questions about the big day to ensure you're eligible and well-equipped to cast your vote.
Canadian citizens 18 and older who have lived in Quebec for at least six months can vote — but make sure you're registered.
You can't cast your ballot unless your name is on the voters list. You can check that your name is registered online. If your name is not listed, or if you find an error, you can register or fix it now.
You have until next Thursday at 2 p.m. ET to rectify the situation.
Quebec's 43rd provincial election is Oct. 3. Polling stations are open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
A law on fixed-date elections, adopted in 2013, made the default election day the first Monday of October every four years, while also setting the campaign length to vary between 33 and 39 days. Premier François Legault launched this one Aug. 28, making it a 36-day campaign.
Election day isn't the only day you can cast your ballot. Advance polls will be open Sunday and Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
As of Friday, voting at the returning officer's office is also possible. Here's when you can do it:
Whether you're voting on election day, during advance polls or at the returning officer's office, click here to find out what riding you're in and where you need to go to cast your ballot.
You must have one of these pieces of ID:
Tip: Bring your notice of entry or yellow reminder card to expedite your voting process.
If you don't have the required documents, election officers will try to verify your identity. You will have to declare under oath that you are in fact who you claim to be.
In this case, you have three options:
