Government of Quebec halts forgivable loans; PM backs move
Quebec ended forgivable loans on 2026-11-09; Premier Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon backed Minister Stéphane Paquet’s decision. Affects companies and investors.
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Quebec ended forgivable loans on 2026-11-09; Premier Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon backed Minister Stéphane Paquet’s decision. Affects companies and investors.
Quebec is ending forgivable loans and plans to lower SME taxes, signaling a shift to a broader pro-investment climate. Employers, workers, newcomers, students and families may see changes in hiring and growth as these policies roll out.
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Government of Quebec granted 40 000 $ to the Sommet international du jeu de Montréal, a major international event for game creators, studios and partners.
On Nov. 9, 2026, Government of Quebec stopped granting forgivable loans; 88 since 2019, more than 2 G$, 57 % forgivable. For businesses and entrepreneurs.
Nov. 6, 2026: The Government of Quebec opposed a $600M funding replacing platform levies, and backed the Local Journalism Initiative, affecting Quebec media.
On 2026-11-06 in Quebec, Premier Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon backed Stéphane Paquet: no more public funds for Nemaska Lithium. Matters to workers and businesses.
Québec solidaire in Quebec warned the federal budget may favour oil and arms, urging green transition and fair transfers amid worker anxiety and living costs.
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