OTTAWA, March 10, 2025 – Ship and Rail Compensation Canada announced today that Caroline Healey has been appointed as Administrator, effective March 31, 2025.
Caroline will succeed Mark A.M. Gauthier, who has served as Administrator since April 2023 following five years of service as Deputy Administrator. Mark will step down at the end of the month to enjoy a well-deserved retirement.
During his time as Administrator, Mark led several key initiatives that strengthened Ship and Rail Compensation Canada. He oversaw the launch of the organization’s rebranding and new website, modernizing its identity and online presence. He also played a critical role in the Rail Fund’s readiness, signing six agreements with railway companies and an association to facilitate the handling of claims. Furthermore, he was at the helm of the organization while the Ship Fund received and handled a record number of claims to compensate Canadians.
Statement from the Deputy Administrator
"We sincerely thank Mark for his leadership and dedicated service. His contributions have been invaluable in strengthening Ship and Rail Compensation Canada's mandate. We wish him all the best in his retirement and look forward to working with Caroline as we continue advancing our work on compensation and access to justice."
Steve D. Anderson, Deputy Administrator, Rail Fund
About Ship and Rail Compensation Canada
Ship and Rail Compensation Canada is Canada’s compensation hub for anyone affected by oil spills from ships or boats or by major rail accidents involving crude oil. Its mission is to help victims, responders, and anyone else affected, get financial compensation and to remove the burden from taxpayers. Ship and Rail Compensation Canada is an independent federal office managing two Funds: the Ship Fund and the Rail Fund. It is managed by an Administrator, with each Fund also having a Deputy Administrator.
For more information or to file a claim, visit ship-rail.gc.ca.
Contact
Jannie Bédard Guillemette
Communications Manager
343-644-5865
j.bg@sr-nr.gc.ca
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