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The STM announces the names associated with the future stations of the Blue Line Project. This toponymic approach breaks with the tradition of naming stations after adjacent roadways. The five newly chosen names pay tribute to influential figures and communities that have shaped the identity of the metropolis. This initiative clearly reflects a desire to highlight Montréal’s cultural richness, collective memory, and the essential contributions of women, Indigenous peoples, and ethnocultural communities to Québec’s development.
Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montréal, and Éric Alan Caldwell, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), today unveiled the names of the five future stations of the Blue Line métro extension. Breaking with the tradition of naming stations after adjacent roadways, a new approach aims to honour communities that have shaped the city’s history as well as highlight the decisive contribution of certain women to Quebec’s social, cultural and economic development.
In 2019, the STM established a naming committee to recommend names for future stations. In 2020, the public consultation commission for the Blue Line extension suggested that the names of these stations should highlight the contributions of ethnocultural communities, Indigenous peoples and women.
In light of this suggestion, the naming committee made formal proposals to the STM and the City of Montréal. The selected names reflect a desire to celebrate the diversity, collective memory and shared values of Montrealers. The future stations will be named as follows:
Vertières station
At the intersection of Jean-Talon Street East and Pie-IX Boulevard, Vertières station recalls the 1803 battle of the same name that led to Haiti’s independence. The name acknowledges the Haitian community, which has been established for several years in the Saint-Michel neighbourhood, an important centre of Haitian life in Montréal.
Mary Two-Axe-Earley station
At the intersection of Jean-Talon Street East and Viau Boulevard, this station is named after Mary Two-Axe-Earley (1911–1996), a Mohawk woman from Kahnawake who was a leading figure in the fight for Indigenous women’s rights. After losing her Indian status upon marrying a non-Indigenous man, she launched a campaign to amend the Indian Act in 1985.
Césira-Parisotto station
At the intersection of Jean-Talon Street East and Lacordaire Boulevard, this station in Saint-Léonard is named in honour of Césira Parisotto (1909–1992), also known as Mère Anselme, who was a prominent figure in the Italian community of Quebec. A member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary, she founded a number of institutions, including the École Marie Clarac and Marie Clarac Hospital.
Madeleine-Parent station
At the intersection of Jean-Talon Street East and Langelier Boulevard, this station is named in honour of Madeleine Parent (1918–2012), an iconic figure in Quebec history. A trade unionist and pioneer of the feminist movement, Madeleine Parent devoted her life to social justice and to improving the living conditions of women.
Anjou station
Located where the Metropolitan Highway meets Highway 25, the new terminus of the Montreal métro’s Blue Line will be named after the borough of Anjou, which will help orient users. The name recalls the Anjou region of France, where many of Montréal’s founders originated.
Quotes
“After more than 30 years of waiting, we can finally say it with pride: the extension of the Blue Line is officially underway! This project will transform the daily lives of people in East Montréal by creating a new hub for housing and commercial vitality. But this extension also carries deep meaning: by naming these five new stations, we are paying tribute to women and communities that have shaped Montréal’s history. It is a gesture of recognition, an act of remembrance, and an affirmation of our collective values. The unlocking of this project, to which the City of Montréal directly contributed, must now serve as an example to accelerate the development of major public transit projects. The experience gained through the Blue Line will allow us to be even more efficient in the future.”
— Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montréal
“For the first time, we are moving away from the tradition of naming stations based on roadways or geographic landmarks. This marks a significant shift in how we choose to tell the story of our city and our collective history. The STM is making a bold statement by honoring individuals and communities that have shaped our society.”
— Éric Alan Caldwell, Chair of the STM Board of Directors
“East Montréal is rich in diversity and history. By giving these stations names that honor inspiring women and significant communities, we are making a powerful gesture of recognition and inclusion. As the MNA for Pointe-aux-Trembles and Minister responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action, I am proud that our government is investing more than 5 billion dollars in this major project that brings people together and keeps our collective memory alive, while also reflecting these values in our daily travels.”
— Chantal Rouleau, Minister Responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action, and MNA for Pointe-aux-Trembles
“I am proud to be part of this historic announcement, which marks a new milestone in the extension of the Blue Line. The choice of names for the five future stations demonstrates our shared commitment to celebrating diversity, highlighting the contributions of women and communities, and building a public transit network that truly reflects Montréal’s identity.”
— Eric St-Pierre, MP for Honoré-Mercier
“The unveiling of the names of the five new stations marks a concrete step forward in the extension of the Blue Line, a meaningful project for the citizens of East Montréal. In addition to improving network accessibility, these stations celebrate communities and key figures from our history, embedding our public transit infrastructure at the heart of our collective memory.”
— Ginette Sylvain, Chair of the Board of Directors of the ARTM
About the Blue Line Project Office
The Blue Line Project is a key development project in the east end of the Island of Montréal. The six-kilometre métro extension will add five new stations east of Saint-Michel station, bringing the Blue Line into Anjou. The project is a collaboration between five partner organizations: the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable, the Autorité régionale du transport métropolitain, the City of Montréal, the Société québécoise des infrastructures, and the Société de transport de Montréal.
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