Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard holds a copy of the provincial budget as he responds to reporters questions at the legislature in Quebec City, a day ahead of the budget, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Quebec budget projects $8.6 billion deficit, focuses on core services

by The Canadian Press March 18, 2026

written by The Canadian Press March 18, 2026

Quebec’s new budget focuses on maintaining core services like health and education, with no flashy big-ticket spending ahead of a fall general election. Gone are the recent years of tax cuts and government cheques of hundreds of dollars to Quebec households. Instead, Finance Minister Eric Girard say...

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Quebec budget projects $8.6 billion deficit, focuses on core services

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