Quebec Premier François Legault said the tax is a 'consequence' for those who put a 'burden' on the province's health care network.
Legault said the decision comes as the province continues to see an increase in hospitalizations.
"If you look at what's happening in other countries or other states, everyone is trying to find the solution," he said."...Right now, these people, they put a very important burden on our health care network. And I think it's normal the majority of the population is asking that there be a consequence."
Quebec has been hit the hardest of Canada's provinces and territories, according to the nation's government.
The amount of the tax has not yet been decided, Legault said in a Facebook post explaining the decision,"but it will be a significant amount." On continue de voir au Québec, comme ailleurs dans le monde, une augmentation des hospitalisations. Actuellement, notre...
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