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2002 > 2003 Budget : Now, because now is the time for ACTION

$3 billion in public investments

Public investments inject money into the economy, improve the quality of life of the population and have little short-term impact on government expenditures. Of the $3 billion, investments by government corporations will total $500 million.

 
Better meet the needs of Quebecers

Health and social services: $500 million more to build and renovate residential and long-term care centres and thereby improve the quality of life of people who are hospitalized.

Housing: $500 million to build or renovate 40 000 dwellings.

Education: $400 million more to improve the quality of instructional premises and construct schools and university buildings.

Culture: $100 million more for cultural facilities.

Early childhood centres: $50 million in additional investments.

 
Improve the competitiveness of the Québec economy

Road network: $400 million more for the Québec road network.

Municipal infrastructures and the environment: $350 million more for infrastructures for the drinking water supply and wastewater collection and treatment, and local roads.

Research: $100 million more for new research, science and technology projects.

Regions: special support is provided.

 

To find out more
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documents
Budget Speech
Highlights  
ACTION — The Government’s Action Plan and Economic Policy  
Additional Information on the Budgetary Measures
Section 1 - Revenue Measures
Section 2 - Expenditure Measures and Section 3 - Financial Impact of the Fiscal and Budgetary Measures
 

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