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Quebec Unveils $8.3B Relief Plan Amid Tariff Challenges

11/26/2025

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On November 25, 2025, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard presented update detailing $8.3 billion over five years to aid citizens and businesses amid U.S. tariffs.
The update includes tax breaks and a reduction in payroll deductions, saving taxpayers $182 per year.
Critics say Green Fund surplus goes to debt repayment rather than climate initiatives, and the deficit is projected at $12.4 billion with challenges to balance the budget by 2029-30.

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On November 25, 2025, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard presented update detailing $8.3 billion over five years to aid citizens and businesses amid U.S. tariffs.
The update includes tax breaks and a reduction in payroll deductions, saving taxpayers $182 per year.
Critics say Green Fund surplus goes to debt repayment rather than climate initiatives, and the deficit is projected at $12.4 billion with challenges to balance the budget by 2029-30.