QuebecBill 695First Reading
Bill 695: Parliamentary Budget Officer Act
Sponsor: Monsef DerrajiIntroduced March 14, 2024Checked September 4, 2026
Read the official text on assnat.qc.caOfficial version — National Assembly of Quebec
What this bill does
This Quebec bill creates a Parliamentary Budget Officer appointed by the National Assembly to independently analyze the province's public finances, budget estimates, and economic trends, and to conduct pre-election financial audits previously handled by the Auditor General.
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Business impact
This bill primarily affects government institutions and the political process rather than private businesses directly. However, businesses that deal with government procurement, public finance, or economic forecasting may find greater transparency in Quebec's fiscal planning useful for their planning purposes. Companies operating in Quebec in any sector could benefit indirectly from improved government financial accountability and more rigorous pre-election budget assessments, which may lead to more stable and predictable fiscal policy. There is no direct regulatory or compliance burden placed on private businesses.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingMarch 14, 2024
Next: Second Reading debate
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