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New CAQ Leader: What Does Premier Fréchette’s Mandate Hold in Store?CAQ members have spoken: a second woman in Quebec’s history becomes premier. Christine Fréchette inherits François Legault’s legacy and will have the task of writing the new political chapter that lies ahead. Ms. Fréchette maintained her lead throughout the race, benefiting from the support of numerous cabinet ministers and elected members. Her victory reflects a […]
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2025 Economic Update: Key Measures to RememberFinances A $12.4 B Deficit The budget balance shows a deficit of $12.4 B, representing 1.9% of GDP, after transfers of revenues dedicated to the Generations Fund. $8.3 B over Five Years to Protect the Purchasing Power of Quebecers in the Current Economic Context The financial impact of these new initiatives totals $65 M in […]
Federal Economic Update 2024It was a day marked by unexpected developments when the federal government unveiled the 2024 fall economic update, the last of the current mandate. With the unforeseen departure of Ms. Chrystia Freeland as Minister of Finance and the appointment of Mr. Dominic Leblanc to that position, adding to his responsibilities as Minister of Public Safety, […]
2024 Economic UpdateFinance Minister Eric Girard unveiled his seventh economic update today. The deficit is still projected at $11 billion for 2024-2025. Discover the highlights prepared by our team of specialists. Finance A Stable Deficit of $11 Billion The deficit after mandatory payments to the Generations Fund remains the same as announced at the time of the […]
What Happens in Government During the Summer?As soon as the heat arrives, the news cycle quiets down, summer programming takes over from the usual commentators, and we collectively ponder existential questions like: is August the new July? What about government? Yes, ministers take vacations, and so does their staff, but the government machine as a whole never takes a break. When […]