Monday, July 8, 2024 VIA TGF is delighted to announce the recent appointments of Ms. Marie-France Poulin and Mr. Michael Keenan to its Board of Directors.
They have both joined the Board during a critical period as the Corporation progresses with the development of the largest infrastructure project in recent Canadian history. The High Frequency Rail (HFR) initiative is poised to revolutionize Canadian passenger transportation, aiming to provide a quicker, more frequent, and more reliable rail service connecting key cities along the Toronto to Quebec City corridor. The combined experience and strategic insight of Ms.
Poulin and Mr. Keenan in economic development, governance, public policy, and risk management will be crucial in guiding the project’s success. Their expertise, especially Mr.
Keenan’s extensive background in transportation policy and Indigenous consultation, along with Ms. Poulin’s leadership in corporate governance and sustainable business practices, will ensure the HFR project adheres to the highest standards of sustainable development and community involvement. Michael Keenan joins the Board of Directors after a distinguished public service career, culminating in seven years as the Deputy Minister of Transport.
In this role, he spearheaded a comprehensive digital transformation and led the most significant overhaul of transportation safety standards in recent memory. His leadership at Transport Canada included oversight of numerous Crown corporations, a.
