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Quebec Budget 2026–2027: A step in the right direction with some measures for business   

April 14, 2026

On March 18, the Quebec government tabled its 2026–2027 budget. While this year’s budget is largely characterized as a prudent and transitional exercise—presented in a context of economic uncertainty, political transition, and limited fiscal flexibility—it does include several targeted measures relevant to Canada’s auto care sector.  

Overall, the budget introduces relatively few major new initiatives, but it reflects ongoing government efforts to address structural economic challenges that are also affecting the auto care sector. 

What matters for AIA Canada members and the auto care sector 

First, the government is increasing the capitalization of the Fonds pour la croissance des entreprises québécoises (FCEQ) to $2 billion. This fund is intended to support the growth of Quebec-based businesses, maintain head offices in the province, and facilitate business succession. Given the number of small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the auto care sector—and the growing importance of ownership transitions—this measure could provide useful support to ensure continuity and long-term viability. 

In addition, the budget allocates $3 million in 2026–2027 to support the labour market integration of asylum seekers. These initiatives aim to improve employability and promote a better regional distribution of workers. While modest in scale, this measure reflects broader efforts to expand the available labour pool, an issue that remains top of mind for many businesses facing ongoing workforce shortages. 

Taken together, these measures highlight two key priorities for the Quebec government: supporting business succession and addressing labour scarcity. Both issues are directly relevant to the auto care sector, particularly for businesses operating in regions where recruitment and retention remain ongoing challenges. 

We will continue to monitor the implementation of these measures and keep members informed of any developments that may impact the sector.

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