The Hôtel du Parlement. Located in Quebec City, it serves as the home of the National Assembly of Québec. (Assemblée nationale du Québec), the legislative body of the province. Photo: Marc-Lautenbacher

Québec budget commits $9.6 billion over five years, targets 5,000 public sector job cuts

by Todd Humber March 18, 2026

written by Todd Humber March 18, 2026

The Quebec government tabled its 2026-2027 budget on March 18, committing nearly $9.6 billion in new spending over five years while confirming plans to cut 5,000 full-time equivalent positions from the public service by March 31, 2027. Finance Minister Eric Girard presented the budget against a back...

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Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Québec budget commits $9.6 billion over five years, targets 5,000 public sector job cuts

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