Candidates talk affordability on Day 4 of Quebec’s election campaign

Candidates talk affordability on Day 4 of Quebec’s election campaign  Toronto Star

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon promised to reduce taxes for Quebec businesses by 20 per cent in his first term as premier if his party wins the Oct. 5 election.

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