management of the seaway

SLSMC President and CEO

Pres. Corfe

Richard (Dick) Corfe is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, which came into existence on October 1, 1998.

Mr. Corfe has held various executive positions with the Seaway over a period of some 20 years, making a substantial contribution to the waterway's safety and reliability, and modernizing its infrastructure management. At one time or another, he has been involved in all aspects of waterway operations, including traffic control, ship inspection and customer liaison, as well as safety and environmental matters and the negotiation of collective agreements. Since 1995, Mr. Corfe has been a member of the Corporate Management Committee, where he plays a significant role in determining and implementing the strategies necessary to meet the objectives of the Corporation.

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SLSMC Board Members

Guy C. Véronneau
Chairman and Other Members Representative


Richard J. Corfe
President and Chief Executive Officer


Peter G. Cathcart
Ontario Provincial Government Representative


Richard Gaudreau
Federal Government Representative


Paul A. Gourdeau
International Carrier Representative


William Keays
Québec Provincial Government Representative


Ian MacGregor
Domestic Carrier Representative


W.D. (Bill) Mooney
Grain Representative


David F. Mothersill
Steel and Iron Ore Representative