MONTRÉAL, April 24,
2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser,
Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced
appointments to the Board of Directors of The Jacques Cartier and
Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI), the Crown corporation
responsible for the operation of five federal transportation
corridors in the Montreal
area.
Sandra Martel is reappointed as
JCCBI's Chief Executive Officer for a five-year term. The position
of Chair of the Board will be held on an interim basis by
Sylvain Villiard for the coming
year, or until a new Chair is appointed. Lesley Antoun and Henri-Jean Bonnis have been reappointed as
Directors to the Board for another four-year term.
They were appointed in accordance with the Government of
Canada's open, transparent, and
merit-based selection process.
JCCBI oversees the management of major projects while ensuring
the ongoing viability of its infrastructure portfolio and safe user
mobility. Building on its 45 years of leadership and a strong and
diverse team, JCCBI is developing and implementing innovative
techniques to improve the sustainability of Montréal's bridge
infrastructure while protecting local ecosystems.
Quotes
"I am delighted to announce these appointments to the JCCBI
Board of Directors. Their expertise, experience and professionalism
are invaluable assets that will ensure continuity in the management
of federal infrastructure in the Montreal region, as well as contributing to
the success of the many projects carried out by JCCBI."
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing,
Infrastructure and Communities
Quick facts
- JCCBI is a Crown corporation that operates at arm's length from
the government and reports to Parliament through the Minister of
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.
- JCCBI manages and operates federal transportation
corridors in the Montréal area:
- Jacques Cartier Bridge
- Melocheville
Tunnel
- Honoré Mercier Bridge
(federal portion)
- Bonaventure Expressway (federal portion)
- JCCBI was responsible for the deconstruction of the
original Champlain
Bridge. This major project began in 2020 was completed in
November 2023, with a final review on
April 11, 2024.
- JCCBI is also responsible for the Bonaventure Expressway
reconfiguration project. This major project is scheduled to run
until 2029.
Associated links
- Backgrounder: The Government of Canada announces appointments to the Board of
Directors of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges
Incorporated
- Governor in Council Appointments
- Infrastructure Canada
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