Quebec Budget Projects $8.6B Deficit, Focuses on Core Services

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 March 17, 2026. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot

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.