Prioritizing health and education, the government said it will save $2.9 billion over the next five years “by optimizing government action”—in part by reducing tax credits given to the province’s video game industry. (The Logic, TVA)

Talking point: Several government agencies, including Hydro-Québec and Investissement Québec, will be expected to wring out $1 billion in cost savings over the next five years, according to the province’s plan. The budget also includes $53.9 million to support “media and the dissemination of Québec’s culture.” Finance Minister Eric Girard said the province will return to a balanced budget by 2029–2030—two years later than he’d planned a year ago.