OTTAWA, Feb. 15, 2018 /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 the transportation portfolio.
Pacific Pilotage Authority:
- Peter Bernard (reappointed as Director; term of two years);
- Katherine Bright (reappointed as Director; term of three years);
- Captain Allan Ranger (reappointed as Director; term of three years);
- Vasiliki Raptis (newly appointed as Director; term of four years); and
- Victoria Withers (newly appointed as Director; term of four years).
Ridley Terminals Inc.:
- David Bromley (reappointed as Director; term of one year);
- Shiva Dean (newly appointed as Director; term of three years);
- Melanie Mackay (newly appointed as Director; term of four years); and
- Catherine Wade (newly appointed as Director; term of four years).
Prince Rupert Port Authority
- Beverley Percival (newly appointed as Director; term of three years).
These appointments are part of the rigorous new approach to Governor in Council appointments. The approach uses open, transparent and merit-based selection processes to support ministers in making appointment recommendations for positions within their portfolio that strive for gender parity and reflect Canada's diversity.
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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 also take this opportunity 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.
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Order in Council – Peter Bernard
Order in Council – Katherine Bright
Order in Council – Captain Allan Ranger
Order in Council – Vasiliki Raptis
Order in Council – Victoria Withers
Order in Council – David Bromley
Order in Council – Shiva Dean
Order in Council – Melanie Mackay
Order in Council – Catherine Wade
Order in Council – Beverley Percival
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SOURCE Transport Canada
Delphine Denis, Press Secretary, Office of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, Ottawa, [email protected], 613-991-0700; Media Relations, Transport Canada, Ottawa, [email protected], 613-993-0055
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