Here are the changes coming to Quebec in 2025

As the new year approaches, Quebecers can expect several changes in 2025, including adjustments in taxes, subsidies, and regulations.

In November, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) updated federal income tax brackets to reflect inflation adjustments. While the federal tax rates remain unchanged, the income thresholds for each bracket have been revised:

• Incomes up to $57,375 will be taxed at 15%.
• Incomes between $57,375.01 and $114,750 will be taxed at 20.5%.
• Incomes between $114,750.01 and $177,882 will be taxed at 26%.
• Incomes between $177,882.01 and $253,414 will be taxed at 29%.
• Incomes above $253,414.01 will be taxed at 33%.

At the provincial level, the following income tax rates will apply:

• Incomes up to $53,255 will be taxed at 14%.
• Incomes between $53,255.01 and $106,495 will be taxed at 19%.
• Incomes between $106,495.01 and $129,590 will be taxed at 24%.
• Incomes above $129,590.01 will be taxed at 25.75%.

A significant change for employees comes with Bill 68, passed in October, which eliminates the requirement for a medical certificate for the first three absences due to illness, each lasting up to three consecutive days, within a year. Additionally, students are no longer required to provide a medical certificate for illness-related absences of fewer than five days.

In childcare news, the daily rate for subsidized daycare will increase from $9.10 to $9.35 starting January 1, 2025.

The "Go Green" (Roulez vert) electric vehicle subsidy program will be temporarily suspended on February 1, 2025, due to high demand, but will resume in April after the provincial budget, with adjustments leading up to its conclusion in 2026.

Vehicle registration fees are also set to rise in May. The Montreal metropolitan community (CMM) has announced a new rate of $150, up from the current $59, to support public transportation in Montreal. This increase will impact 82 municipalities.

A new curbside recycling system will be implemented, expanding the list of items that can be disposed of in recycling bins. From January, Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ) will take over as the management body for selective collection for the next five years. Eligible items will include paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, and metal containers and packaging, as well as printed matter.

Finally, Retraite Québec announced a 2.6% increase in pensions starting in January 2025. This increase will apply to retirement, disability, surviving spouse, disabled contributor’s child, and orphan’s pensions. Additionally, a new measure will ensure that seniors with disabilities no longer see a reduction in their retirement pension once they turn 65.