Quebec Parties Pitch Tax Cuts, Affordability Measures Ahead of Election

Rival political parties in Quebec are vying for votes in the upcoming provincial election by proposing various tax cuts and affordability measures. The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) leader is proposing tax exemptions for seniors in certain jobs, while the Quebec Conservatives aim to significantly increase the basic tax exemption. Other parties, including the Parti Québécois and the Liberals, are also presenting their own economic and housing incentive plans.

• Political parties in Quebec are competing with tax cut and affordability proposals for the upcoming provincial election.
• The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) proposes not taxing the first $35,000 of income for working seniors in specific sectors.
• The Quebec Conservatives plan to nearly double the provincial basic tax exemption to $35,242.
• The Parti Québécois (PQ) pledges a 20 percent cut in business taxes and economic policies favoring local businesses.
• The Liberals are proposing housing increases and tax cuts to incentivize new homebuyers.