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Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard shakes hand with Quebec Premier Francois Legault after giving him a copy of his provincial budget, at the premier’s office in Quebec City on Mar. 12, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard on March 12 tabled his sixth budget, with big spending increases for health and education. Here are some highlights.
- Deficit of $11 billion, which includes a $1.5-billion contingency reserve and a $2.2 billion payment into a fund dedicated to reducing debt.