The Quebec Automobile Insurance Corporation (SAAQ) Faces Delay in Deficit Elimination
The Quebec Automobile Insurance Corporation, known as SAAQ, is encountering challenges in reducing its growing deficit. Originally aiming to eliminate the deficit sooner, the corporation is now looking at a target year of 2042, a significant delay from its initial digital transformation plan.
During a recent hearing at the Gallant Commission investigating the SAAQclic incident, Finance Ministry officials shed light on the situation. Documents reveal that the cumulative deficit has expanded, reaching $492.3 million by the end of 2024 and projected to hit $824 million by 2029.
The SAAQ is striving to achieve a balanced budget by the end of 2028 and aims to wipe out its accumulated deficit by 2042.
The financial strain faced by the SAAQ is primarily attributed to setbacks in its digital transformation, notably related to the troubled SAAQclic platform.
Despite optimistic projections in the past, the corporation faced delays and extensions in its deficit reduction timeline. The Ministry of Finance remains informed of these developments and is closely monitoring the situation.
In efforts to address the deficit, the SAAQ plans to review administrative fees, potentially increasing charges on vehicle registration and driver’s license bills. It also intends to optimize its operations, including boosting SAAQclic membership rates.
The ongoing challenge of the SAAQ in tackling its deficit highlights the importance of strategic financial planning and effective implementation of digital initiatives.
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