Minister Garneau announces appointments and reappointments in the transportation sector

OTTAWA, May 21, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the following appointments and reappointments. 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.

Atlantic Pilotage Authority:

• John Patrick McCann (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia) appointed as part-time vice-chair until December 13, 2021.

Federal Bridge Corporation Limited:

• Pascale Daigneault (Sarnia, Ontario) appointed as chairperson for a term of 2 years;
• John Lopinski (Port Colborne, Ontario) appointed as director for a term of 2 years;
• Rakesh Shreewastav (Toronto, Ontario) appointed as director for a term of 4 years.

Québec Port Authority:

• Edwin Bourget (Quebec, Quebec) appointed as director for a term of 3 years;
• Denis Desbiens (Lac-Beauport, Quebec) appointed as director for a term of 3 years.

Sept-Îles Port Authority:

• Serge Lévesque (Sept-Îles, Quebec) appointed as director for a term of 3 years.

Trois-Rivières Port Authority:

• Guylaine Laporte (Trois-Rivières, Quebec) appointed as director for a term of 3 years;
• Marie-Josée Gervais (Notre-Dame du Mont-Carmel, Quebec) appointed as director for a term of 3 years.

These appointments were made under the Government of Canada's new approach to Governor-in-Council appointments. This approach supports 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, which follow our open, transparent and merit-based appointment process, 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 ? John Patrick McCann
• Order in Council ? Pascale Daigneault
• Order in Council ?  John Lopinski
• Order in Council - Rakesh Shreewastav
• Order in Council ? Edwin Bourget
• Order in Council ? Denis Desbiens
• Order in Council ? Serge Lévesque
• Order in Council ? Guylaine Laporte
• Order in Council ? Marie-Josée Gervais

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SOURCE Transport Canada