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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. ....
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. ....
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau said at a conference Wednesday that he doesn t speak French in Montreal and ça passe pas auprès many elected officials. "I ve been able to live in Montreal without speaking French and I think that s a testament to the City of Montreal," Rousseau said in response to a journalist s question. The comment triggered swift criticism. ....