Transport Minister Announces Sector Appointments 9 March
Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced the following appointments in the transportation sector.
Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority
The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority is a binational, shared governance organization that owns and operates the Peace Bridge, connecting Fort Erie, Ontario, and Buffalo, New York. Five of the board members represent Canada and the other five represent New York State.
Great Lakes Pilotage Authority
The Pilotage Authority, a Crown corporation based in Cornwall, Ontario, establishes, operates, maintains, and administers an efficient pilotage service within designated Canadian waters in the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes Region.
Ship‑source Oil Pollution Fund
The Ship-Source Oil Pollution Fund is responsible for the investigation and payment of claims for oil spills from all classes of ships in Canada as well as making Canada’s contribution payments to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund.
Canadian Port Authorities
Port Authorities are shared-governance organizations that operate at arm’s length from the federal government. Their responsibilities include establishing business direction and making commercial decisions for the port, maintaining and dredging commercial shipping channels, and acting as landlords, leasing their port operations to private operators.
Nanaimo Port Authority
Saguenay Port Authority
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Windsor Port Authority
The appointees come from diverse backgrounds with experience across various fields. They are active members in their communities and bring a broad range of knowledge and expertise to their respective organizations.
https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2025/03/minister-of-transport-and-internal-trade-announces-appointments-in-the-transportation-sector.html