Minister of Transport and Internal Trade announces creation of the Supply Chain Advisory Council
TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2025 /CNW/ - In the changing global landscape, the Government of Canada is dedicated to strengthening supply chains in our country to support a robust Canadian economy.
Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, announced the establishment of the Supply Chain Advisory Council, comprised of experts and senior leaders in their fields. The non-partisan Council will provide strategic advice on strengthening supply chains to boost productivity, increase competitiveness and support trade diversification.
The members of the Council include:
- Louis-Marie Beaulieu, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Groupe Desgagnés
- Shelly De Caria, President and CEO, Canadian North
- Chris Dinsdale, President and CEO, Calgary Airport Authority
- Julie Gascon, CEO, Port of Montreal
- Eric Harvey, President and CEO, Railway Association of Canada
- Laura Jones, President and CEO, BC Business Council
- Vinesh Kohli, Senior Vice President, Operations, Canpotex
- Stephen Laskowski, President and CEO, Canadian Trucking Alliance
- Candace Liang, President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- Mark Needham, President, Arctic Co-operatives Limited
- Lana Payne, National President, Unifor
- Magali Picard, President of the Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec
- Trevor Tombe, Professor at the University of Calgary's Department of Economics and the Director of Fiscal and Economic Policy at The School of Public Policy
- Ajay Virmani, Executive Chairman, CEO & Founder of CargoJet
- Peter Xotta, President & CEO, Vancouver Port Authority
The Government of Canada understands the urgent need to diversify and reach new international markets while prioritizing internal trade. Through the Council, Canada will foster collaboration, information-sharing, and strategic solutions to enhance supply chain performance and resilience, positioning Canada as a steady and reliable global trading partner.
The National Supply Chain Office, launched last year, is part of this commitment to improve efficiency, fluidity and reliability of Canada's supply chains.
Quotes"I am thrilled to announce the establishment of the Supply Chain Advisory Council, which will facilitate the collaboration between the federal government and industry leaders. This Council represents a significant step forward in ensuring that Canadians have reliable access to the goods and services they need, while also positioning Canada as a competitive player in the global market."
The Honourable Anita Anand
Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
"The establishment of the Supply Chain Advisory Council is a crucial step towards addressing the challenges facing our workforce in transportation and logistics. By collaborating with industry leaders, we can ensure that our supply chains are not only efficient but also equitable and supportive of workers' rights. This Council will play an essential role in creating good jobs, promoting fair labour practices, and fostering an environment where everyone thrives."
The Honourable Steven MacKinnon
Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour
Quick facts
- Budget 2023 allocated $27.2 million over five years to establish the National Supply Chain Office, which launched on December 1, 2023.
- The establishment of the Council will enhance dialogue between the federal government and key supply chain and internal trade leaders, fostering a confidential environment for open discussions to identify opportunities for optimizing national supply chain performance and improving Canada's internal trade.
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