Quebec Solidaire Proposes Province Fund School Supplies
Quebec Solidaire has proposed that the province fund basic school supplies for families, aiming to ease the financial and mental load on parents who currently purchase these items.

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Quebec Solidaire has proposed that the province fund basic school supplies for families, aiming to ease the financial and mental load on parents who currently purchase these items.
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