The Honorable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced the appointment of Yoan Marier as the new Chairperson of the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board (TSB).
Mr. Marier has been a member of the TSB since September 2020 and has several years of experience in the field of federally regulated transportation, regulatory compliance, and access to justice. His appointment to a four-year term is effective August 21, 2024.
Before joining the TSB, Mr. Marier worked for the Social Security Tribunal of Canada for nearly 4 years as a member, acting vice-chair and coordinating member. He also worked for Transport Canada between 2014 and 2016. Earlier in his career, Mr. Marier worked as a commercial airplane pilot in the Montreal area.
Mr. Marier will replace Ms. Kathy Fox, who has served the TSB for 17 years on the Board including 10 years as a Chairperson.
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