Finance Quote by Philippe Couillard

In Quebec, we can no longer increase taxes if we want to stay competitive.

— Philippe Couillard

I'm as proud and assertive in my Quebec identity as any Quebecer. I believe it's to Quebec's advantage to be part of the Canadian…

— Philippe Couillard

In Quebec, our goal isn't to reduce daycare service - a program the entire world envies - but to make it viable so tomorrow's…

— Philippe Couillard

Something I don't want to do, ever, is to put Quebec in a position of weakness.

— Philippe Couillard

I think this is a line in the sand for many Quebecers and Canadians: That if you're going to give services or receive services,…

— Philippe Couillard

Quebecers are happy in Canada. We are benefiting economically and fiscally from belonging to Canada. We're proud of being Canadian. It's a great country.…

— Philippe Couillard

I belong to a generation that had so many choices available. In 1970, when [former premier Robert] Bourassa launched the James Bay development project,…

— Philippe Couillard

Hey, the bait is here. Get in Quebecers, get in the lobster trap, and then we’ll close the door. And you’ll have a referendum…

— Philippe Couillard

Quebec's distinct character makes Canada an even better country, and vice versa: being in Canada makes Quebec a better place too.

— Philippe Couillard

I always remind Quebecers: hey, wait a minute - federalism works. If you look at the fiscal arrangements, the economic arrangements, the way the…

— Philippe Couillard

I often repeat three numbers: 20-23-26. Quebec generates only 20 per cent of Canada's wealth; it represents 23 per cent of the population, but…

— Philippe Couillard

Quebec's financial situation is serious. In terms of intensity, we're close to matching 1982 and 1997. We won't do the same things this time,…

— Philippe Couillard