So the Quebec government is sending $500 to millions of residents. The goal is to help offset the effects of record inflation. But reactions are mixed.More than a few groups are questioning whether cheques are the best way to help households, especially low-income Quebecers, deal with rising prices in the long term. And opposition parties were quick to criticize the governing CAQ for announcing the measure just months ahead of the next provincial election.But as always the meme-makers are perhaps our society's most profound and prolific critics.Here are nine reactions that seem to sum up negative responses to the $500 payments.
Quebec is set to give $500 to adult residents with an income of less than $100,000/year. The government says 6.4 million people will benefit from the payment, which will be made automatically through Revenu Québec.The announcement is part of the 2022-203 budget presentation by Finance Minister Eric Girard.In a press release, the government said the payment is meant to help offset the effect of record inflation driven by rising food, gas and housing costs.
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.
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard is set to present the province's next budget on March 22. François Legault has repeatedly suggested that it will include payments to Quebecers to offset the effects of inflation.Statistics Canada reported inflation of 5.7% in February 2022, driven largely by higher costs for fuel, food, and housing. It was the highest overall price increase for consumer goods in more than 30 years.