Quebec Conservatives unveil election platform focused on ‘pro-family’ policies

The Quebec Conservative Party unveiled its election platform on Wednesday, promising tax cuts for families and businesses. Their top priorities are increasing Quebecers' wealth, expanding health care services, giving families breathing room and strengthening the province's autonomy within Canada. The Conservatives aim to cut government spending by $47 billion over five years and promise to reduce the size of the civil service.

Premier Christine Fréchette criticized the Conservatives' stance, claiming they would introduce austerity measures akin to those that sparked protests in 2015. In terms of housing, the party intends to simplify Quebec's building code and invest in rent subsidies instead of constructing low-income units. Additionally, they propose allowing individuals to utilize their health insurance card to access private health care services.