Minister Garneau announces appointment and reappointments in the transportation sector
News release
October 16, 2020 Ottawa Transport Canada
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, today announced one appointment and three reappointments in the transportation sector. The appointees have 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.
Belledune Port Authority
- Luc Jean Roy (Petit-Rocher-Sud, New Brunswick) appointed as director for a term of three years.
VIA Rail Canada Inc.
- Daniel Francis Gallivan (Halifax, Nova Scotia) reappointed as director for a term of two years;
- Jane Mowat (Toronto, Ontario) reappointed as director for a term of one year; and
- Kenneth Ching Whay Tan (Richmond, British Columbia) reappointed as director for a term of two years.
These individuals were appointed under the Government of Canada's open, transparent and merit-based Governor-in-Council appointments process, striving for gender parity and seeking to reflect Canada’s diversity. The current reappointments were based on an assessment of their performance in office and the governance needs of the organization.
Quotes
“I am pleased to announce that these highly qualified Canadians will continue to serve in the transportation sector. Their appointments will ensure continued good governance and continued success for their organizations.”
The Honourable Marc Garneau
Minister of Transport
Quick facts
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The Minister of Transport is responsible for appointments to 53 portfolio organizations, which include:
- 8 Crown corporations;
- 4 administrative tribunal/agencies;
- 21 Canadian Airport Authorities;
- 17 Canada Port Authorities; and
- 3 shared governance organizations.
- 8 Crown corporations;
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Contacts
Livia Belcea
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Marc Garneau
Minister of Transport, Ottawa
613-314-0963
livia-marina.belcea@tc.gc.ca
Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055
media@tc.gc.ca
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