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Major economic benefits for the whole province

  • The STM injected $2.8 billion into the economy in 2022, including $1.89 billion in operating expenses and $920 million in capital investments.
  • This directly and indirectly supported 16,565 jobs and generated added value of $2.2 billion (contribution to GDP).
  • STM operations also generated over $450 million in tax revenues for the provincial and federal governments.
  • Over 60% of the total value added by the STM in Quebec is generated outside the administrative region of Montréal.

Source: Study by the ATUQ (Association du transport urbain du Québec), February 2024
See fact sheet for specifics on STM contributions (in French only)

Supporting public transit means supporting the Quebec economy

  • The STM does 97% of its spending in Quebec.
  • The STM does business with over 1,800 suppliers in 14 regions across Quebec.
  • Public transit generates three times the economic benefits of private car transportation.
  • There are a number of local public transit equipment manufacturers in Quebec.
  • Investing in the public transit equipment industry consolidates our industrial base and strengthens our expertise.
  • The public transit equipment industry generates annual sales of more than two billion dollars.

Comparison: Number of jobs supported per $10 million spent

10 millions de dépenses dans le transport collectif engendre 184 emplois

10 millions de dépenses dans l'industrie automobile engendre 66 emplois.

Source: The STM: An economic force for all Quebec, December 2013
To consult the document (in French only)

STM Opinions and Briefs

Levers for tomorrow's public transit
Brief submitted by the Société de transport de Montréal as part of the parliamentary consultation on Bill 61. September 11, 2024 (in French only)


Levers for reducing public transit costs
Brief submitted by the Société de transport de Montréal as part of the parliamentary consultation on Bill 62. May 28, 2024 (in French only)


It's time for choices
Brief submitted by the Société de transport de Montréal as part of the City of Montreal 2025 Pre-Budget Consultations. May 27, 2024 (in French only)


Toward Permanent, Sustainable Public Transit Funding in Canada. Joint 2024 Federal Budget Submission from Canada’s Three Largest Transit Systems
Brief submitted jointly by the Société de transport de Montréal, the Toronto Transit Commission and TransLink. March 19, 2024


Time to make choices for public transit
Brief submitted by the STM as part of 2024-2025 Pre-Budget Consultations held by the Ministère des Finances du Québec. February 1, 2024 (in French only)


STM's brief on Bill 22 - Expropriation Act
Brief submitted by the Société de transport de Montréal on September 18, 2023 (in French only)


Brief submitted by the STM as part of 2023-2024 Pre-Budget Consultations held by the Ministère des Finances du Québec
Brief submitted by the Société de transport de Montréal on February 17, 2023 (in French only)


Brief submitted by the STM as part of 2022-2023 Pre-Budget Consultations held by the Ministère des Finances du Québec
Brief submitted by the Société de transport de Montréal on January 20, 2022 (in French only)


Brief submitted by the STM as part of 2021-2022 Pre-Budget Consultations held by the Ministère des Finances du Québec
Brief submitted by the Société de transport de Montréal on February 11, 2021 (in French only)


Public transportation: An economic force for Québec
Opinion presented as part of 2014-2015 Pre-Budget Consultations held by the Ministère des Finances et de l’Économie du Québec.  January 2014 (in French only)


The STM, a key ally for sustainable mobility and public transit electrification
Brief submitted to the Commission sur les enjeux énergétiques du Québec as part of a public consultation on energy issues, from greenhouse gas reductions to Québec’s energy self-sufficiency.  September 2013 (in French only)


Committee on Public Finance – Special consultations on the report entitled « Innovating for a Sustainable Retirement System »
STM brief submitted as part of special consultations held by the Committee on Public Finance on the D’Amours Report.  August 2013 (in French only)


Taking on the challenges of sustainable mobility
STM brief submitted as part of the public consultation on Québec’s Sustainable Mobility Policy. June 2013 (in French only)


Public transportation: A sustainable mobility solution for promoting pedestrian safety in Montréal
Brief submitted to the City of Montréal’s Commission sur le transport et les travaux publics, as part of a public consultation entitled La traversée de la rue : Comment accroître la sécurité et le confort des piétons. (Crossing the street: How to increase the safety and comfort of pedestrians). May 2013 (in French only)


Public Transportation: A Driving Force for Canada’s Economy
Opinion presented to House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance as part of 2012 Pre-Budget Consultations. October 2012 (in English)


The fight against climate change: STM’s leadership role in reducing GHG emissions
Brief submitted as part of consultations held by the Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et des Parcs (MDDEP) du Québec on the 2013-2020 Climate Change Action Plan. April 2012 (in French only)


Funding public transit in the Greater Montréal area
Brief submitted jointly by the City of Montréal and the Société de transport de Montréal as part of consultations held by the transportation commission of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.  April 2012 (in French only)


Public transportation: a factor of success for the region’s economic development
Opinion submitted as part of consultations on enhancing local economic development in the Agglomeration of Montréal held by the Standing Commission for urban and economic development and housing. April 2012 (in French only)


Maintaining assets and expanding the offer of public transit service
Brief submitted as part of 2012-2013 Pre-Budget Consultations held by the Ministère des Finances du Québec. January 2012 (in French only)


For efficient, structuring public transit systems in the Montréal area
Brief submitted by the STM to the CMM as part of consultations on a metropolitan land-use planning project. September 2011 (in French only)


The Montréal taxi industry: a key partner in the transportation cocktail
Brief submitted as part of 2010-2011 Pre-Budget Consultations held by the Ministère des Finances du Québec. February 2010 (in French only)


Having the means to make public transportation a success
Brief submitted as part of 2010-2011 Pre-Budget Consultations held by the Ministère des Finances du Québec. February 2010 (in French only)

   

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