Budget day in Quebec. What is Treasury Secretary Eric Girard up to?
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During the election campaign, the CAQ promised to cut taxes on Quebecers. Will the government keep its promise?
Eric Girard will present his 5th budget this afternoon entitled “An Engaged Quebec”. What will it grant for health, education, seniors and mental health issues, among others?
Rather than putting on a new pair of shoes, the minister yesterday opted to make a donation to a community organization from his discretionary budget.
“It will be a new tradition where we give instead of buy,” Mr Girard explained on Monday.
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