How to vote in Quebec's municipal elections on Nov. 2
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With voting day in Quebec municipal elections quickly approaching, here's everything you need to know about where, when and how to cast your ballot.
Although Élections Québec had warned of delays in mail delivery due to the contract dispute at Canada post, many voters should have received their voter information card by now.
The conflict has prompted some municipalities, like Montreal, to pay out of pocket for last-minute deliveries through private companies.
The voter card lets you know when and where to vote and confirms if you are registered on the electoral list.
If you're unsure about whether you're on the permanent list of electors, you can verify your status by going to the Élections Québec's website here, or by checking with your municipality.
If you're not on the list, you won't be able to vote.
Election day is on Sunday, Nov. 2, with polling stations open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
You can also vote in advance on Sunday Oct. 26, from noon until 8 p.m.
Municipalities with 20,000 inhabitants or more allowed electors to vote at the office of the returning officer on Oct. 24 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Some cities like Montreal are adding extra days and will allow voters to cast their ballots at the office on Oct. 27 through Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
It's also possible for some Montreal students to cast a ballot at their school, with dates and times differing according to the participating establishments. You can find the list of schools here.
The Élections Québec website can help redirect you if you need help finding the contact information for your municipality.
Before heading out to vote, you need to make sure your name appears on the list of electors. If it doesn't, you will not be allowed to vote.
On voting day, you can bring your voter information card with you. It's not required to cast a ballot, but it can help staff direct you to the correct polling station more quickly and make the process easier.
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