The Government of Canada oversees and improves the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of Canada's transportation systems. VIA Rail Canada Inc. (VIA Rail) operates the national passenger rail services on behalf of the Government of Canada. It offers a safe, accessible, efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly passenger rail service to regional and remote communities.
Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez announced various appointments at VIA Rail.
- Françoise Bertrand (Montréal, Quebec) has been reappointed as the Chairperson, for a term of 18 months (effective October 12, 2023).
- Kenneth Ching Whay Tan (Richmond, British Columbia) has been reappointed as a Director, for a term of four years (effective September 25, 2023).
- Grant Evan Christoff (Vancouver, British Columbia) has been reappointed as a Director, for a term of four years (effective September 25, 2023).
- Miranda Gale Keating Erickson (Calgary, Alberta) has been reappointed as a Director, for a term of four years (effective September 25, 2023).
- Daniel Francis Gallivan (Halifax, Nova Scotia) has been reappointed as a Director, for a term of three years (effective September 25, 2023).
These appointees bring a wide array of knowledge and expertise to their positions and are active members of their communities. They were re-appointed under the Government of Canada's open, transparent and merit-based Governor-in-Council appointment process to continue in their committed service to our transportation sector.
