Sunday marks day four of Quebec's election campaign and promises have largely focused around affordability, with the exception of the Parti Québécois (PQ) which spoke about protecting the French language.
The PQ wants to extend the Charter of the French Language, commonly known as Bill 101, to CEGEPs and to the children of temporary immigrants staying in Quebec for over a year.
Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) Leader Christine Fréchette says the party is staying the course on reaching a balanced budget by 2030 – despite a $6 billion gap.
The CAQ’s election promises will cost close to $10 billion over the next five years, she revealed Sunday.
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Fréchette has announced only a few of those promises so far, including $1 billion for home care services and housing measures for seniors. She also announced $304 million in support to the regions.
The CAQ plans to continue to invest in maintaining public infrastructure and will have to face the new 50 per cent tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
No tax cuts are expected until a balanced budget is achieved.
CAQ’s fiscal framework presented on day 4 of election campaign
Ruba Ghazal, co-spokesperson for Québec Solidaire (QS) was quick to call out the CAQ for not taking the housing crisis seriously, while unveiling QS's housing plan on Sunday.
The party put forward seven measures which include creating a national registry of rental units, limiting evictions and renovictions, cracking down on illegal Airbnb units, and promoting the densification of neighbourhoods.
It also wants to adopt a national strategy to end homelessness.
When asked how QS would finance the plan, Ghazal said the party will reveal details in a fiscal framework "coming in the next few days," though she was unable to specify exactly when.
QS vows to cap rent increases, expand community housing
Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard promised to cap rent increases at private seniors' residences, known as RPAs.
