Girard revises Quebec's economic forecast downward for second time in two months

Quebec's Finance Minister, Eric Girard, has revised the province's economic forecast downward for the second time in two months. The economy is expected to contract by 5.8% in 2021, and public finances are estimated to face a deficit of nearly $13 billion. The revision is due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and its impact on various economic sectors.