Peter Lantin joins Board of Directors for the Port of Prince Rupert

Peter Lantin, seen above in a photo from the Connected
Coast announcement of 2018 has been named to the
Board of Directors for the Port of Prince Rupert
(Photo from CHN website)

There is a new name in place today with the Board of Directors for the Port of Prince Rupert, as Peter Lantin takes up his duties with the Board, taking the place of Bud Smith as the now former Chair steps down from his duties after seven years,

The change to the Board came as part of a late Friday afternoon announcement from Claire Trevena the Provincial minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Mr. Lantin, the former elected President of the Haida Nation from 2012-2018 brings some considerable experience in financial administration to his position, having served previously as the Chair of the Gwaii Trust, as well as the Chief Operating Officer for TRICORP, the Northwest Aboriginal Capital Corporation.

While serving with the Council of the Haida Nation, Mr. Lantin was at the forefront of many discussions on a range of issues of importance to Haida Gwaii, such as the Northern Gateway pipeline project and the still to be completed journey of the Oil Tanker moratorium.

As well the Council frequently took note of plans for LNG development for the region, along with fishery and forestry concerns that would have an impact on residents of the islands.

In the Friday announcement, the Port welcomed its newest member for the Board and paid tribute to the work of outgoing Chair as he leaves his position.

“We welcome Mr. Lantin to our Board and thank Bud for his unwavering commitment to guiding PRPA in its efforts to growing the Prince Rupert gateway”

The announcement also made note of Mr. Smith's contribution towards the development of many of the key infrastructure initiatives that have taken place on the Prince Rupert waterfront during his seven years at the Board helm.

"We are extremely grateful for Bud’s dedication to building a better Canada through trade. During the time Bud spent as Chair of the Board, he was part of a team that led the organization through an incredible period of growth and diversification, including many strategic projects and initiatives that set a foundation for a prosperous and sustainable future for the Port of Prince Rupert. “ -- Shaun Stevenson, President and CEO of the Prince Rupert Port Authority. 

After seven years on the Board
of Directors at the Port of 
Prince Rupert, Bud Smith is
stepping down from his duties
(Port of PR photo)

Included on the list of completed projects during the Smith tenure were the Ridley Island Road Rail Utility Corridor, the development of Westview Wood Pellet Terminal, the Fairview Container Terminal expansion, the development of the Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal, and the Fairview-Ridley Connector Corridor.

Most recently the Port revealed its blue print for future growth, including an expanded Container terminal facility to the south, another element of the  port's planning that the Board Chair had been involved with.

The Prince Rupert Port Authority Board consists of seven members, with three appointed by each level government, municipal, provincial and federal.

The remaining four positions are nominated by the Minister of Transport, as part of a consultation process with the Port User Nominating Committee.

Each member serves a three year term, with a maximum tenure on the Board of three terms. Some background on the work of the Board of Directors and its membership can be found here.

The full announcement from the Port can be reviewed here, further notes on Port development can be explored here.

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