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Quebec Premier Fréchette won’t rule out exceeding $250M spending pot
Fréchette says the measures answer cost pressures on Quebecers as her pledges rise to about $330 million, above the $250 million allocation.
- On Saturday, Quebec Premier Christine defended her spending promises despite a warning from Finance Minister Eric Girard that she may surpass the $250 million fund allocated to her.
- Earlier this month, Eric Girard wrote to Premier Christine expressing concern about her high spending, writing that "Quebecers want a responsible premier who doesn't spend every which way."
- Pledges including tax reimbursements for homebuyers and farmers plus business tax cuts total around $330 million, exceeding the $250 million annual budget allocated to the Coalition Avenir leader.
- Premier Christine told reporters she seeks to balance public finances with the needs of Quebecers, though Liberal Leader Charles Milliard criticized the spending as an attempt to win over voters.
- Eric Girard downplayed his warning, saying he had written thousands of similar messages and describing himself as the "guardian of public finances" while Premier Christine prepares to address her party's general council meeting later Saturday.
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The Toronto Star+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Quebec Premier Fréchette won’t rule out exceeding $250M spending pot
LÉVIS - 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.
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+16 Reposted by 16 other sources
Quebec Premier Fréchette won't rule out exceeding $250M spending pot
LÉVIS - Premier Christine Fréchette has not ruled out exceeding the $250 million set aside for her to spend, despite a warning from the province's finance minister.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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The new PM could spend more despite the warning issued earlier this month by its own Finance Minister, Eric Girard.
·Montreal, Canada
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Total News Sources26
Leaning Left18Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Left
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Left
75% Left
L 75%
C 25%
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