Finance Minister Raymond Bachand delivered the 2012-2013 Budget Speech on March 20, 2012.
2012-2013 Budget
Budget at a Glance
Québec is controlling its public finances
- The objective of restoring fiscal balance in 2013-2014 is maintained
- Spending continues to be managed in a rigorous and disciplined manner
- Debt reduction remains a priority
- In 2012-2013, $1.2 billion will be deposited in the Generations Fund to repay the debt
Refer to the Budget at a Glance p. 3 
for more information
Developing the wealth of our natural resources and deploying the Plan Nord
- Taking equity interests in resource development companies
- Developing Québec’s mining potential and tapping into the wealth of our mines
- Tapping into the full potential of our natural resources
- Continuing the development of the Plan Nord
Refer to the Budget at a Glance p. 5 for more information
Consolidating our leadership in sustainable development
- Québec, a leader in the fight against climate change
- Introduction of a new Climate Change Action Plan
Refer to the Budget at a Glance p. 8 for more information
Capitalizing on the full potential of our labour force
- Keeping experienced people on the job
- Facilitate access to a first job for our young people and our immigrants
- Create a better match between training and jobs to ensure success
- Ensuring everyone has access to a pension plan
Refer to the Budget at a Glance p. 9 for more information
The economy at the service of our values
- Improving the supply of social and community housing
- Supporting Family community organizations and community daycare centres
- Supporting sports
Refer to the Budget at a Glance p. 11 for more information
Promoting the growth of our businesses
- $1.3 billion to give businesses the means to succeed
- Supporting the manufacturing sector
- Stimulating exports
- Supporting the development of cooperatives
- Increasing the competitiveness of the biofood sector
Refer to the Budget at a Glance p. 12 for more information
Promoting our tourist attractions
- Boosting Québec's appeal as a tourist destination
Refer to the Budget at a Glance p. 14 for more information
The strength of our culture
- Promoting knowledge of Quebec’s cultural heritage, as well as the protection, enhancement and transmission of our heritage
Refer to the Budget at a Glance p. 14 for more information
Fostering the vitality of Montréal, Québec City and all the regions
- Celebrating the 375thanniversary of Montréal
- Letting Le Diamant de Québec shine
- Creating greenbelts around major centres
- Tapping the strength of our regions
Refer to the Budget at a Glance p. 15 for more information
Aging at home
- Broadening the supply of services adapted and designed to improve living conditions of seniors
- Increasing tax assistance to help seniors remain in their home
- Getting seniors involved in community-based projects
- Improving housing conditions for seniors
Refer to the Budget at a Glance p. 16 for more information