Élections Québec says it will send out voting information in French only
The provincial elections authority says it must follow legislation adopted in 2022 making French the sole language of communication for public institutions.
Élections Québec has announced it will distribute voting information exclusively in French, in accordance with language regulations. Previously, election materials featured cards in both French and English. The provincial authority must abide by legislation enacted in 2022, which mandates French as the exclusive language for public institutions.
This year's voter information cards will feature a QR code that allows access to the same data online, in English. Indigenous voters and individuals who are eligible for English instructions must reach out to Élections Québec to request English documents. The agency anticipates that voters will receive their information cards by September 18, preceding the election scheduled for October 5.
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