Minister Garneau announces appointments and reappointments in the transportation sector

OTTAWA, July 12, 2019 /CNW/ - 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

• 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.

Associated links

• Order in Council – Marc-André Poisson
• Order in Council – Peter Hugh McGuire 
• Order in Council – John William Keir
• Order in Council – Harold Bernard Hefferton
• Order in Council – Donald Samuel Walters
• Order in Council – Roxanne Morrissey
• Order in Council – Mirka Boudreau 
• Order in Council – Bernard Lynch 
• Order in Council – Keanin Loomis 
• Order in Council – Bruce McArthur 
• Order in Council – André Marcel Boudreau 
• Order in Council – David Cameron

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SOURCE Transport Canada