To the surprise of no one, the cost of living has had a major impact on people's spending habits. For many Canadians, prioritizing savings or seeking financial aid has become essential. The Quebec government offers a range of financial aid programs for low-income residents including a solidarity tax credit, social assistance, and the basic income program, to name a few. Additionally, residents have the option of applying to the provincial Shelter Allowance Program, designed to assist those struggling to cover their rent.
To the surprise of no one, the cost of living has had a major impact on people's spending habits. For many Canadians, prioritizing savings or seeking financial aid has become essential. In Quebec, residents have the option of applying to the provincial Shelter Allowance Program, designed to assist those struggling to cover their rent.
On October 26, Quebec Premier François Legault announced that the provincial government would be moving forward with its plan to send inflation payments of between $400 and $600 to millions of Quebecers and some residents could receive the one-time payment as soon as the first week of December.
After promising to help Quebecers deal with a meteoric rise in inflation, the government announced it would send payments of $500 to millions of residents.Finance Minister Eric Girard outlined the measure in a presentation of the CAQ's proposed budget to the National Assembly. On Facebook, Premier François Legault celebrated the payments as an example of his government's willingness and ability to give direct aid to Quebecers. Opposition parties aren't so convinced.