Quebec’s Parti Québécois leader Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon has announced a promise to lower provincial taxes for Quebec businesses by 20 percent if his party wins the upcoming provincial election. The pledge, presented as a central element of his platform, is tied to his potential first term as premier and is slated for implementation following a victory on Oct. 5, 2026.
Plamondon’s proposal outlines a straightforward reduction in the tax burden faced by companies operating in the province. The 20 percent cut is positioned as a measure to stimulate economic activity and support local enterprises. The promise is contingent on the Parti Québécois securing a majority in the Oct. 5 vote, after which the tax policy would be introduced during the party’s initial term in office.
The announcement comes as Quebec’s political landscape gears up for the Oct. 5, 2026 election, with parties across the spectrum focusing on issues such as taxation, trade policy and parental leave. While the Parti Québécois emphasizes the tax reduction, other parties are expected to present their own approaches to fiscal policy and social programs. Voters will assess the competing proposals as campaigns intensify in the weeks leading up to the poll, and the promised 20 percent tax cut stands out as a key point of differentiation for Plamondon’s campaign.