Minister Garneau announces the appointment of Craig T. Munroe to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

OTTAWA, Nov. 15, 2017 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the appointment of Craig T. Munroe to the board of directors of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, for a term of three years.  

Mr. Munroe is a recognized leader in British Columbia's legal and business communities. He has been practicing law in British Columbia for over 18 years in the resource, transportation, construction and retail industries. He has extensive experience serving at the executive level in several organizations, as well as on professional and non-profit boards of directors.

This new appointment follows the Government of Canada's open, transparent and merit-based appointment process – one that recommends high-quality candidates who advance gender balance and truly reflect Canada's diversity.

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"I am pleased that Craig Munroe has accepted this role with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. He is an active member of his community who will bring a wealth of experience to the organization, as well as contribute to its 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.

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Order in Council – Craig T. Munroe

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SOURCE Transport Canada

For further information: Mélany Gauvin, Office of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, Ottawa, Mé[email protected], 613-991-0700; Media Relations, Transport Canada, Ottawa, [email protected], 613-993-0055