Quebec announces tax relief, $50 registration cut, payments to ease cost of living

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette announced Monday a series of measures to help residents cope with rising living costs, including a $50 cut to vehicle registration fees and payments of up to $200 for eligible households. The plan also includes removing the provincial sales tax from certain grocery and household items as of July 15. Speaking in Sherbrooke, Que., Fréchette said the measures are aimed at giving “some breathing room” to Quebecers facing higher food and fuel prices. “Inflation affects everyone,” the premier told reporters. “We have to give some oxygen to Quebecers. We need to giv…