Getting citizens engaged with politics and encouraging them to participate in elections is challenging in Canada, particularly at the municipal level. According to Élections Québec, recent local elections have seen voter turnout decrease dramatically, with it falling below 50 per cent of eligible voters in many municipalities.
However, municipal elections are important as they choose the future leaders to guide our communities and manage our public services such as parks, road signage, fire departments, public pools, public transportation, community centres, libraries, and bike paths.
Therefore, with the Quebec municipal elections fast approaching, here’s what you need to know before you vote.
Everything you need to know for Quebec’s upcoming municipal elections
By Arianna Myers Special to The Record
