Quebec Premier Fréchette Won’t Rule out Exceeding $250M Spending Pot

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette speaks during question period on May 13, 2026. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot

Premier Christine Fréchette defended her spending promises on Saturday, despite a warning from the province’s finance minister that she may surpass the $250 million fund allocated to her.

Radio-Canada has reported that Eric Girard wrote to Fréchette earlier this month to express concern about her high spending, writing that “Quebecers want a responsible premier who doesn’t spend every which way.”