Quebec will need to make a $2B effort to balance budget, says auditor general
A new reports says the next Quebec government will need to make budget cuts totaling at least $2 billion starting next year to stay on track toward a balanced budget.
Quebec faces a $2 billion budget challenge, according to the latest audit by the province's auditor general. The 2026 pre-election report, released today, reveals that the next government will need to implement significant cuts totaling at least $2 billion starting next year to achieve a balanced budget. Christine Roy, the auditor general, emphasizes that the government must tighten its belt for several years to comply with the Balanced Budget Act, which mandates the elimination of the deficit by 2029-30.
In the fiscal year 2028-29, the budget requires a $3 billion effort. Additionally, the province faces a $1.85 billion shortfall that must be eliminated. The auditor general acknowledges that attaining the government's planned budget will be a considerable challenge.
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