The controversial bill that would reform Quebec's welfare program we be adopted no later than November 24.
Bill 70 is one of the top priorities for the Couillard Liberals this fall, with the Premier going as far as suggesting he would invoke closure to avoid the drawn out debate.
Several aspects of the bill had been highly contested by opposition parties, but after several hours of negotiations Wednesday it appears everyone has come to an agreement on how the general framework of the law.
The bill would see social assistance payments for first time applicants, who are deemed fit to work, cut from $623 to $399 if they do not participate in job workshop programs or get additional training.
While not every aspect of the bill has been hammered out, Minister of Employment Francois Blais should have it ready by November 4.
During the lengthy negotiations the Liberals agreed to a parliamentary committee review of the law in two years.
The government hopes to save $50 million per year with the new law.