Minister of Finance Eric Girard delivered Budget Speech 2025‑2026 on March 25, 2025.
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Budget 2025-2026 is presented in a period of turbulence that casts a shadow over our economy and public finances.
We are preparing Québec to face the challenges posed by changes in its trade and diplomatic relations with the U.S. administration.
Québec has many assets on which we build a strong economy that will deliver quality public services while maintaining sound public finances.
We are taking action to help our businesses by focusing on their capacity to innovate and on the contribution of our regions. We are also continuing our efforts to improve our health care and education systems, to support Quebecers and to promote Québec culture.
Lastly, we are presenting the plan that will enable Québec to achieve a balanced budget in 2029-2030, after payments to the Generations Fund.
With this budget, we are choosing a modern Québec, open to the world and focused on the future. We are choosing a strong Québec!
Eric Girard
Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for Relations with English-Speaking Quebecers
March 25, 2025