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Budget 2026-2027 du Québec : ce que ça change pour votre entreprise

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Quebec's 2026-2027 budget injects $1.7B over five years to support the economic transformation of Quebec businesses. Here are the concrete measures that directly affect your company — and how to leverage them.

$1.7B
Economic transformation
$693M
Business innovation
$581M
SMEs and regions
$2B
Fund capitalization

What does Quebec's 2026-2027 budget contain for businesses?

Quebec's 2026-2027 budget is structured around three main axes for businesses: supporting innovation, strengthening SME competitiveness, and capitalizing strategic investment funds. These measures respond to both cyclical and structural challenges, particularly commercial tensions with the United States.

What are the main measures for innovation and investment?

The government dedicates $693.1M over five years to support businesses in their innovation investments:

$375M
High-potential sector support

Economic projects in the defence and innovative manufacturing sectors — over five years.

$187.7M
Innovation chain

Funding for the innovation ecosystem and public research to improve Quebec's competitiveness.

$73.3M
Innovative industries and advanced technologies

Growth of innovative industries and adoption of cutting-edge technologies by Quebec businesses.

$35.1M
Business environment — industrial projects

Accelerating authorization processes to facilitate industrial project completion.

$22M
Construction sector innovation

Increasing innovation and productivity in the construction sector.

What measures support SMEs and the regions?

The budget allocates $581.3M over five years for SMEs and regions, with two main pillars:

$164.5M
Forestry businesses — US tariffs

Support for forestry companies impacted by US tariffs, including abolition of the annual supply guarantee levy.

$97.4M
Agri-food sector

Development of Quebec's agri-food sector.

$78.9M
Tourism

Accelerating development of Quebec's tourism sector.

$60M
Working capital — wood processing

Working capital assistance program for wood processing companies undertaking investment projects in 2026-2027.

$39.9M
Regional economic development

Regional economic growth, including $29.9M in additional funding for regional economic development initiatives.

What are the two new strategic investment funds?

In addition to the budget measures, the government announces $2B in additional capitalization through two new strategic funds:

$1B
Critical and Strategic Minerals Fund (FMCS)

Securing critical and strategic mineral supply chains and promoting value-added transformation in Quebec.

$1B
Quebec Business Growth Fund (FCEQ)

Supporting the development of strategic Quebec businesses and maintaining head offices in Quebec, particularly through business succession.

Funding strategy

These budget measures can be stacked with existing programs (SR&ED, CDAEIA, RDII, NRC IRAP). A well-structured company can significantly reduce its net investment cost by combining multiple funding sources.

Frequently asked questions about Quebec's 2026-2027 budget

Which businesses are most targeted by the 2026-2027 budget?+
Companies in the defence, innovative manufacturing, wood processing, agri-food, and tourism sectors are most directly targeted. SMEs looking to adopt advanced technologies or maintain their head offices in Quebec also benefit from targeted measures through the FCEQ.
What are the $375M for high-potential sectors?+
These $375M over five years aim to stimulate private investment in the defence and innovative manufacturing sectors. They build on existing programs and are designed to support productivity growth for Quebec businesses in these strategic niches.
How do you access the FMCS and FCEQ funds?+
The FMCS (Critical and Strategic Minerals Fund) and FCEQ (Quebec Business Growth Fund) are capitalization funds managed by dedicated entities. Access modalities will be specified as programs are deployed. It is recommended to monitor announcements from Investissement Québec and the Ministry of Finance for eligibility criteria.
Can budget measures be combined with SR&ED or CDAEIA?+
Yes, in most cases. Provincial budget measures (grants, funds, sectoral support) are generally stackable with federal tax credits like SR&ED and provincial ones like CDAEIA, provided expenses claimed under each program are distinct and non-duplicated. An integrated funding strategy maximizes total return.
What measures specifically target businesses affected by US tariffs?+
The budget provides $164.5M to support forestry companies impacted by US tariffs, including abolition of the annual supply guarantee levy. A $60M working capital assistance program is also available for wood processing companies undertaking investment projects in 2026-2027.
When do these measures come into effect?+
The measures are part of the 2026-2027 budget, covering the fiscal year beginning April 2026. Capitalization funds (FMCS, FCEQ) will require phased deployment. Existing sectoral programs (defence, manufacturing) are generally operational upon budget adoption.

Is your business positioned to benefit from the 2026-2027 budget?

Funds are allocated as applications are received. At Hubvention, we identify the programs accessible to your business and structure your funding strategy to maximize every dollar available.

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