Quebec premier rolls out new financial relief measures

Finance minister had warned about spending, but now says there’s enough wiggle room

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Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette announced three new measures Monday — surpassing by around $80 million the budget initially set aside for François Legault’s successor, a spokesperson for the finance minister’s office told Radio-Canada.

The premier spoke in Sherbooke, Que., Monday afternoon to announce a nearly $50 reduction in passenger vehicle registration fees and more funding for vulnerable people.

That’s in addition to a permanent provincial sales tax cut on certain groceries and hygiene items, starting July 15, which Fréchette confirmed in a speech to Coalition Avenir Québec party members Saturday, in a bid to reduce Quebecers’ bills at checkout….

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