Budgets and reports

Since June 1, 2017, the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain has been responsible for setting the fares for the territory’s public transit systems. Since July 1, 2018, the applicable fares for using the area’s four main public transit services (EXO, RTL, STL and STM) have been indexed by 2% on average. This is the first time that fares for services in the territory have been indexed since January 2017.

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The STM carries out 97% of its expenditures in Quebec

In 2012 the STM had expenditures of some $1.36 billion

Breakout of STM normal annual expenditures in 2012:

1. $578 million in the purchase of goods and services including 93% ($540 million) in Quebec
2. All the oil purchased by the STM is refined in Quebec

More than 1 800 suppliers in 14 regions of Quebec

More than 16 500 Quebec jobs supported by STM activities

STM  9 000 jobs Direct effects (A) + 1 800 suppliers and 3 400 jobs in Quebec Indirect effects (B) =  Expenditures by STM employees and supplier employees  = 4 100 jobs supported by consumer spending by employees of the STM and their suppliers Secondary effects (C )

More than 16 500 Quebec jobs supported by STM activities

Impact on the revenues of public administrations (income taxes, taxes and other contributions

Supporting public transit means supporting the Quebec economy

• The economic spinoffs from public transit are three times higher than those from private transportation by automobile*.
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• Quebec has several companies that manufacture public transit equipment..
  • Investing in this sector consolidates our industrial base and contributes to the development of expertise.
  • The annual revenue in this industrial sector is more than two billion dollars.
• To meet the needs resulting from its dependence on automobile transportation, Quebec imported no less than $13.7 billion in oil and $7 billion in automobiles in 2012. Together, these imports  represent 94% of Quebec’s trade deficit.

Comparison of spinoffs based on a $10-million expenditure

The economic impact on the STM’s normal activities was calculated by the firm E&B Data.

Société de transport de Montréal
December 2013

PDF version (french only)

STM Opinions and Briefs

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 (STM) 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)

Quartier Bonaventure Project – For a comprehensive public transit solution
Brief submitted to the Office de consultation publique de Montréal regarding a preliminary draft for the redevelopment of the Bonaventure Expressway.  December 2009 (in French only)

Lowering greenhouse gases: the leadership role of the Société de transport de Montréal
Brief submitted as part of the National Assembly’s parliamentary committee work on climate change and GHG reduction targets for 2020. November 2009 (in French only)

Establishing an efficient public transit corridor between downtown Montréal and the West Island
Brief submitted to the Bureau d'audiences publiques sur l'environnement as part of consultations for the Turcot Interchange reconstruction project.  June 2009 (in French only)

Bill 61 – An Act Respecting the Agence des partenariats public-privé du Québec
Brief submitted to the Committee on Public Finance.  November 2004 (in French only)

For a better synergy between transportation and land-use
Brief submitted by the STM to the Office de consultation publique de Montréal as part of a review of Montréal’s urban plan.  June 2004 (in French only)

Choosing public transportation today to face the changes of tomorrow
Brief prepared as part of 2004-2005 Pre-Budget Consultations by the Québec Minister of Finance. February 2004 (in French only)

Choosing public transportation for the sustainable development of Canadian society
Brief prepared as part of 2003 Pre-Budget Consultations by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance.  November 2003 (in French only)

Public transportation: an environmental choice
Brief prepared as part of public hearings on implementing the Kyoto Protocol in Québec.  February 2003 (in French only)

Choosing public transportation
Brief submitted by the STM to the Commission de consultation (advisory board) on improving mobility between Montréal and the South Shore.  April 2002 (in French only)

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