Which party do you vote for when none is a perfect fit?

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There are many ways to use your vote. But, really, it all boils down to voting for or against something.

We've heard from a lot of people that there's a sticking point for every party:"I'd vote for them, except for (fill in the blank)." So how do you make a decision when nothing seems to be a perfect fit?

What's motivating the way you'll mark your ballot on Monday? Here's what you need to know on day 36.

The Breakout

By Steve Rukavina, @Steverukavina

Sometimes voting isn't about supporting the one you love.

It's about figuring out the best way to get rid of the one you hate.

Case in point: Montreal construction foreman Martin Lefebvre, whose story may resonate with many of you, or people you know.

Lefebvre took time out of his break this morning to walk to the nearby Berri-UQAM Metro station, where Qubec Solidaire co-spokesperson Manon Mass was giving a news conference.

He gave Mass a big hug and told her he admired her.

Then Lefebvre told her he'd be voting CAQ.

He's a committed separatist, but he doesn't want to vote PQ because of leader Jean-Franois Lise's repeated attacks on Mass.

"Lise is way out to lunch, always attacking another sovereignist. He should attack the Liberals," Lefebvre said.

Lefebvre's deep hatred of Philippe Couillard and the Liberals is his main motivator. He feels he has no choice but to support Legault and the CAQ because they have the best chance of unseating the Liberals.

"I can't stand [Couillard]. I can't stand looking at his face," Lefebvre said, raising his voice.

"Can't. Stand. It. O-ver-dose!"

"It's just strategy. I don't want to hear about Legault or the CAQ. Don't want to hear about it. But at the same time, I detest the Liberals," Lefebvre said.

In his heart, he wants to vote Qubec Solidaire. Now's just not the right time.

"In four years. In four years I'll vote for her," Lefebvre said, pointing at Mass before he headed back to work.

The Breakdown

• Take the bus or Metro in the middle of the day? You may be in luck, as the PQ promised today to lower public transit fares by 60 per cent but only if you're travelling at non-peak hours. The move would save about 800,000 people across Quebec $190 a year, the party says.Here's more on where the parties stand on transit.

• The CAQ wants to set up a "Silver Alert" to help find missing elderly people. The service is already in place in about 30 U.S. states and some provinces in Western Canada, the party says, and could help locate people suffering from Alzheimer's or other health conditions.
• Meanwhile, it's been a day of endorsements for Qubec Solidaire. David Suzuki says he backs the party because of its pledge to protect the environment. And a day after former Bloc Qubcois leader Gilles Duceppe went after Manon Mass, the federal party called on sovereignist voters in Quebec City to vote for QS candidates.

The Mic

Over the past decade, programs for children with disabilities have been reduced and cut. We see the same happening with adults with intellectual disabilities, including the Walmart program. Can the leaders elaborate on how they will correct this situation? Riccardo Lacovino, Dorval

The four main parties' promisesabout disabilities have centred aroundcare, not employment or other kinds of tailored services.

The PQ, CAQ and QSall want to make sure caregivers receive the same level of funding, whether or not they are related to the person being cared for.

The PQ is pledging a total of $90 million for children with intellectual disabilities and children on the autism spectrum.

TheCAQalso says that it wouldboost overall fundingfor the parents of children withsevere disabilities by$22 million. QS says thebiggestincreaseswould be for those suffering the mostserious disabilities.

TheLiberalswant to create an intermediary fund to provide more money tofamilies caring for childrenwith disabilities, add1,000 spotsin day centres and2,000more spots forrespite care.

The end is nigh, dear Ballot Briefers.Nearly 17 per cent of registered voters in Quebec have already cast their ballots at advancepolls. If you missed it, you're out of luck until election day.

We'd love to hear what's motivating your vote, one way or another. Send us a note at ballotbrief@cbc.ca, or give us a shout on Facebook or Twitter.

la prochaine,

-Melinda Dalton, social media editor