Quebec to table budget on March 12 while warning of larger deficit
Earlier this week, Premier François Legault said collective agreements recently signed with workers mean it will take longer for the government to balance the books.
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Earlier this week, Premier François Legault said collective agreements recently signed with workers mean it will take longer for the government to balance the books.