Quebec considers tax deductions for transit users

In a bid to reduce pollution and traffic congestion, Quebec may become the first province in Canada to make transit passes tax deductible.

In an interview with the Montreal Gazette, Quebec Environment Minister Thomas Mulcair said the provincial government is actively examining the move.

Mulcair also indicated that the federal government should follow Quebec's lead.

Currently, a transit pass in Montreal costs $59 a month, or $708 a year, which could add up to a significant tax deduction.