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QUEBEC — With clouds on the horizon, Quebec says its already favourable economic situation will help it cope with any economic slowdown created by the coronavirus crisis sweeping the planet.

Finance Minister Eric Girard said Monday he has not done any last-minute rewriting of the 2020-2021 budget he is to table Tuesday in the National Assembly to deal with the COVID-19 fallout because Quebec’s “enviable” economic situation means it is prepared.

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“Quebec’s economy has performed remarkably and its economic fundamentals are solid,’ Girard fold reporters.”

“This position of strength will allow us to face whatever economic disturbances are thrown at us.”

Girard was more cautious in his comments about the possible use of Quebec’s stabilization reserve to bolster the economy than Premier François Legault was earlier in the day in Montreal.

“If it is necessary to do more, there is an available reserve,” Legault said in reference to the fund.