Finances Québec is a prominent department in the government of Quebec. Its official purpose is to "foster economic development and advise the government on financial matters," and the department's responsibilities include providing advice in budgetary, fiscal, economic, financial and accounting matters.[1]
The department is overseen by the Quebec finance minister. As of April 2011, this office is held by Raymond Bachand. He is assisted by Alain Paquet, a junior minister styled as the minister for finance.[2]