Quebeckers give up Francois Legalt’s $ 500

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“It simply came to our notice then. This $ 500 is not being sent to the right place. I’m going to send him to the food bank in my area. I’m not a millionaire, but I’m going to help, ”said Joel Simard, a veteran living in Alma.

Franకోois Legalt, the father of two children under the age of 3, condemned the tax credit management unveiled by the government on Wednesday. The latter announced that all Quebecs earning less than $ 100,000 a year would receive $ 500 in assistance.

“It shocks me. A single parent earning $ 40,000 and a 20-year-old man living with his parents could not have imagined getting the same amount. They wanted to give money before the election, but it was a bit of a garage,” Mr Simard lamented.

Note that 6.4 million adults are eligible for this government assistance to combat the effects of inflation.

Solidarity movement

Newspaper Dozens of Quebeckers wrote on social media that they were going to give their new tax credit to the most disadvantaged. Thanks to comedian Louis Tiki the initiative was largely born.

“Thanks for the CAQ, but I do not need it. People need it more than me, ”he wrote in a Twitter post. His message is accompanied by a screenshot showing his $ 500 donation to the “Bowfour Toas” food bank in Langueil.

“They want to buy my vote”

This publication was inspired by Sherbrook teacher Vincent Poyer. He donates his proceeds from the Legalt government to an organization that helps homeless people in Estre.

“Financially, I’m lucky to give this amount. I also do it for ideological reasons. I have the impression that my vote will be bought with a little check, as in the days of Maurice Duplessis. For me, one way is to tell the CAQ to give the money where it is needed, ”Mr. Poyer criticized.

Assistance to single parent families

Danièle Delorme said she understands that the CAQ already has a lot to face. For her part, she donates $ 500 to the Support Network for Single Parent and Blended Families in Estrie (RAME).

“For me, single-parent families are currently the biggest victims of the crisis. I’m lucky to be able to give them. We will put everything behind the government, but I believe every person should do their part at this time, ”she said.^Me Dolorme.

$ 500 for MPs too

Prime Minister Franois Legalt also on Wednesday backed a $ 500 allocation for eligible delegates to the National Assembly.

“Whether it’s a nurse, a teacher or an MP earning $ 85,000, I think these people are impressed,” said Premier Franకోois Legalt. It is rare for us to see such a significant increase in rents, groceries and gasoline.

Up to $ 265 Back

Due to tax credits for donations from Quebec and Ottawa, Quebecs can get up to $ 265 in exchange for keeping the famous $ 500.

• For the first installment of $ 200 donationQuebec offers 20% and Ottawa 15%.
• For extra, it goes 24% in Quebec and 29% federally.
• In case of donation $ 500 In the year alone, we are talking about a total of $ 229 credit.
• In the case of a previous addition of $ 500 $ 200, “return” $ 265.
• It is a non-refundable credit, so you can only get it if you have already paid tax, but it can be carried forward for 7 years.

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