The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the following appointments in the transportation sector. The appointees come from diverse backgrounds, with experience in a number of fields, and are active members of their communities. They bring a wide array of knowledge and senior executive and corporate governance expertise to their transportation positions.
Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada
- Marc-André Poisson (Gatineau, Quebec) appointed as a part-time member for a term of four years.
Saint John Port Authority
- Peter Hugh McGuire (Saint John, New Brunswick) appointed as director for a term of three years.
- John William Keir (Saint John, New Brunswick) appointed as director for a term of three years.
St. John's Port Authority
- Harold Bernard Hefferton (St. John's, Newfoundland) appointed as director for a term of two years.
- Donald Samuel Walters (St. John's, Newfoundland) appointed as director for a term of three years.
- Roxanne Morrissey (Conception Bay, Newfoundland) appointed as director for a term of three years.
Sept-Îles Port Authority
- Mirka Boudreau (Sept-Îles, Quebec) appointed as a director for a term of one year.
- Bernard Lynch (Sept-Îles, Quebec) appointed as director for a term of three years.
Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority
- Keanin Loomis (Hamilton, Ontario) appointed as director for a term of one year.
- Bruce McArthur (Oshawa, Ontario) appointed as director for a term ending on February 21, 2021.
Halifax Port Authority
- André Marcel Boudreau (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia) appointed as director for a term of three years.
- David Cameron (Halifax) reappointed as director for a term of three years.
These appointments were made under the Government of Canada's new approach to Governor-in-Council appointments. This approach promotes open, transparent and merit-based selection processes that strive for gender parity, reflect Canada's diversity, and support ministers in making appointment recommendations for positions within their portfolio by providing them with information and referrals.
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"I am pleased to announce that these highly qualified Canadians have agreed to serve in the transportation sector. Their appointments will ensure continued good governance. I wish to thank outgoing board members for their valuable service."
The Honourable Marc Garneau
Minister of Transport
Quick facts
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The Minister of Transport is responsible for appointments to 55 portfolio organizations, which include:
- 9 Crown Corporations;
- 4 administrative tribunal/agencies;
- 21 Canadian Airport Authorities;
- 18 Canada Port Authorities; and
- 3 shared governance organizations.
