Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Quebec Taxes, Spending Freeze May Narrow Spreads: Canada Credit
March 31 (Bloomberg) — Quebec’s move to raise taxes, freeze government spending and raise utility fees in a bid to narrow budget deficits may lower borrowing costs relative to other jurisdictions for Canada’s second-largest province.
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Quebec to Raise Taxes, Freeze Spending to Cut Deficit (Update1)
March 30 (Bloomberg) — Quebec’s Finance Minister Raymond Bachand announced smaller-than-planned deficits for this year and next as the government raised its sales tax, introduced a healthcare levy and increased power rates.
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Freeze on tuition rates to thaw in Quebec
An end to the controversial and long-standing freeze on tuition rates at Quebec universities is on the horizon.
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