TALQ Responds to Quebec Budget 2026: Calls for Consultation, Transparency, and Stability for the English-Speaking Community of Quebec (ESCQ)

Montreal, March 18, 2026 — TALQ, a federally funded English-language advocacy group representing Quebec’s English-speaking community, expresses concern following the tabling of the Quebec government’s 2026–2027 budget, which includes a reduction in funding dedicated to the English-speaking community.

At a time when Quebecers are facing economic uncertainty, TALQ acknowledges the difficult fiscal decisions before the government. However, this reduction raises important questions about how services will be maintained—particularly as federal support is increasingly constrained.

Lack of Consultation Remains a Persistent Concern

TALQ is disappointed by the absence of consultation with the English-speaking community prior to the budget’s development, marking a departure from longstanding practice.