The $500 tax credit introduced by the Quebec government to help the population deal with inflation was well received and, in most cases, used wisely.
According to a recent Leger poll, 66% of Quebecers claim to have received this $500 tax credit, which cost Quebec $3.2 billion.
Of these, 55% say they have used this assistance to pay everyday bills such as groceries, rent or electricity.
Savings, meanwhile, was the option chosen by 29% of tax credit recipients and 5% used it to spoil themselves.
Eight percent admitted to not realizing they had received it.
While many are satisfied with the amount granted for the tax credit, others find it insufficient.
The Léger poll reveals that 61% of Quebecers believe that the Legault government should grant an additional amount.
However, 25% believe the 500% tax credit is sufficient.
Asked by TVA Nouvelles about his intention to give an additional amount to Quebecers to help them, Premier François Legault replied: “We continue to monitor the situation very closely.”
“When we have something to announce to you, you will be the first to whom I will tell,” he added.