During a recent address to the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon outlined his vision for a potential government, focusing on significant reforms to Quebec's bureaucratic structure. He suggested that Santé Québec, the government entity managing the health-care system, may be scrapped to alleviate the burden of bureaucracy and redirect funds towards essential services. St-Pierre Plamondon emphasized that a PQ government would prioritize 'debureaucratization' to address public dissatisfaction with high taxes and inadequate services. He also committed to making Quebec more business-friendly by promising tax relief for small and medium enterprises, which he noted are currently facing a heavier tax burden than their counterparts in Canada and the U.S. Furthermore, he proposed shifting tax incentives away from hiring temporary workers towards automation and productivity enhancement. St-Pierre Plamondon highlighted the challenges posed by rapid population growth on infrastructure, particularly in housing, and criticized past public policies that have exacerbated these issues. His remarks suggest a clear shift in focus should the Parti Québécois come to power next October.