A general election will be held in Québec on September 4, 2012
Pursuant to an order of the Government of Québec, the Chief Electoral Officer must hold a general election in Québec on September 4 of this year. Here are some key dates of the election period:
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- Issue of the order
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August 1, 2012
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- Ban on election advertising
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August 2 to 8, 2012
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- Nomination papers
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August 3 at 2 p.m. to August 18, 2012, at 2 p.m.
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- Revision of the list of electors
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August 13 to 21, 2012
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- Special revision
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August 22 to August 30, 2012, at 2 p.m.
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- Advance polling
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August 26 and 27, 2012
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- Voting at the office of the returning officer
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August 24, 25, 28, 29 and 30, 2012, until 2 p.m.
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- Polling day
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
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Because September 3 is a statutory holiday, polling, which is normally on a Monday, is postponed to Tuesday, September 4, as provided by the Election Act.
The website (www.monvote.qc.ca) organizes all the information about the general election in a special dedicated section. The information is presented under headings that are both complete and easy to consult. This section will be available online as of today and the information it presents will be updated regularly during the election period.
