OTTAWA, June 10, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the following appointments to the Prince Rupert Port Authority. 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.
- Rita Carla Andreone (North Vancouver, British Columbia) appointed as director for a term of 3 years; and
- Kenneth Bruce Clayton (Delta, British Columbia) 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
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- 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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Delphine Denis, 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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