Montreal·UpdatedNo big-ticket items, lower deficit in Quebec's modest pre-election budgetWith the looming October election, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard has delivered a modest budget as the province aims to withstand ongoing trade disruptions and mounting geopolitical pressure.This year's deficit projected at $9.9B, expected to be $8.6B in 2026-27Holly Cabrera · CBC News · Posted: Mar 18, 2026 4:16 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes agoPlayListen to this articleEstimated 6 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard tabled his eighth provincial budget on Wednesday, March 18.…