May 28, 2018   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Minister Garneau announces an appointment at the Canadian Transportation Agency and appointments and a reappointment at the Belledune Port Authority

Minister Garneau announces an appointment at the Canadian Transportation Agency and appointments and a reappointment at the Belledune Port Authority

OTTAWA, May 28, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the following appointments and a reappointment. 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 to the transportation portfolio.

Canadian Transportation Agency

    --  Mr. John Mark MacKeigan of Cornwall, Ontario, is appointed as a
        full-time member for a term of four years following an open, transparent
        and merit-based process.

Belledune Port Authority

    --  Ms. Iris Auclair-Bernard of Charlo, New Brunswick, is appointed as
        Director for a term of three years;
    --  Ms. Danika Keeley of Flatlands, New Brunswick, is appointed as Director
        for a term of three years; and
    --  Ms. Alberta Buttimer of Beresford, New Brunswick, is reappointed as
        Director for a term ending November 30, 2020.

In making these appointments recommendations, ministers strive to reflect Canada's diversity and gender parity.

Quote

"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."

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 Mark MacKeigan
Order in Council - Iris Auclair-Bernard
Order in Council - Danika Keeley
Order in Council - Alberta Buttimer

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Delphine Denis, Press Secretary, Office of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, Ottawa, Delphine.Denis@tc.gc.ca, 613-991-0700; Media Relations, Transport Canada, Ottawa, Media@tc.gc.ca, 613-993-0055

SOURCE Transport Canada