It is with both sadness and gratitude that we announce that Mark A.M. Gauthier will leave his position as Administrator of the Ship and Rail Compensation Canada to enjoy a well-deserved retirement on March 30, 2025.
Mark has dedicated his entire career to the development and enforcement of Canadian and international maritime law. Throughout his tenure, he was not only a highly knowledgeable leader but also a supportive team member. His dedication to fostering collaboration and growth left a lasting impact on his colleagues, stakeholders, partners, and the overall organization.
Here is a message from Mark:
“The appointment as Administrator and my years of service at the Ship Fund have been nothing but a great privilege. Drawing on my experience as Deputy Administrator, I pledged to advance the initiatives started by my predecessor, while also leaving behind a strong and capable organization for my successor. With unwavering support and great dedication from my remarkable team, I am confident in having achieved both aspirations.
During the last two years as Administrator, our entire team has made great progress promoting key initiatives and strengthening our organization. As a result, we have received a historic number of claims. We have risen to the challenge to assess, pay, and take measures to recover from polluters. We have also achieved significant successes in court, advancing the state of maritime law in Canada. Finally, we have greatly improved our preparedness for major spills, having signed multiple agreements with international organizations to better protect Canadians.
The successful launch of Ship and Rail Compensation Canada is an achievement I am most proud of. Looking forward to the future, I am hopeful that this rebranding and our new website will improve awareness of the Ship Fund and access to justice for those affected by oil spills from ships or boats.
As I pass the torch, I want to extend my best wishes to my successor, Caroline Healey. I am confident that she will lead this very qualified team to new heights and hope that she will find as much pleasure in working at the Ship Fund as I did.”
