Marine

The Canada Shipping Act2001 provides the primary legislative framework for shipping in waters of Canadian jurisdiction. The Tribunal hears Reviews and Appeals relating to a number of regulations made pursuant to the Act, such as the Marine Personnel Regulations and the Vessel Certificates Regulations.

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Mr. Merrigan is an arbitrator, mediator, and workplace investigator with experience in the labour, justice, and commerce sectors. He holds the Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb) and Qualified Mediator (Q. Med) designations from the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC), as well as a Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb) designation from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is also a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).
Mr. Merrigan is an arbitrator, mediator, and workplace investigator with experience in the labour, justice, and commerce sectors. He holds the Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb) and Qualified Mediator (Q. Med) designations from the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC), as well as a Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb) designation from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is also a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).

If a party is unable to attend a scheduled Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (Tribunal) hearing, they should contact the Tribunal immediately. If a party (or a party's representative) fails to appear at a scheduled Tribunal hearing, the Tribunal may choose to allow the hearing to proceed in the party's absence.

A party's failure to appear at a review hearing without sufficient reason to justify their absence may also result in the loss of their right to appeal the review determination.

Some statutes provide the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (Tribunal) jurisdiction to accept applications for review after the 30‑day deadline provided by statute has passed.

Where this discretion is provided by statute, the Tribunal will apply the following policy to review requests that are received by the Tribunal five or more business days after the 30-day deadline (late request):

Dr. Lalonde-Kontio graduated from McMaster University in 2000 with a Doctor of Medicine degree, and she completed a residency in family medicine at the University of Western Ontario in 2002. In 2003, she completed anesthesiology training at the University of Ottawa. Her academic background includes a master’s in education (2008) from the University of Ottawa, as well as a master’s in aviation medicine and diplomas in occupational health and aeromedical transport (2011) from the University of Otago, New Zealand.
Dr. Lalonde-Kontio graduated from McMaster University in 2000 with a Doctor of Medicine degree, and she completed a residency in family medicine at the University of Western Ontario in 2002. In 2003, she completed anesthesiology training at the University of Ottawa. Her academic background includes a master’s in education (2008) from the University of Ottawa, as well as a master’s in aviation medicine and diplomas in occupational health and aeromedical transport (2011) from the University of Otago, New Zealand.
Dr. David Kim earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of British Columbia and specialization training in emergency medicine at the Vancouver General Hospital. He is a specialist in emergency medicine as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and board certified with the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He also has subspecialty training in aerospace medicine from the Royal Air Force, King’s College London, and the European Space Agency.
Dr. David Kim earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of British Columbia and specialization training in emergency medicine at the Vancouver General Hospital. He is a specialist in emergency medicine as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and board certified with the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He also has subspecialty training in aerospace medicine from the Royal Air Force, King’s College London, and the European Space Agency.
With law degrees from the Université de Montréal and the École du Barreau du Québec, Martine Guay had a long career in the federal public service, first as a legal translator-reviser and then as a manager. She later went back to school to become a nurse and has since worked in the fields of women’s health and research. Ms. Guay holds a master’s degree in nursing from the Université de Montréal. In addition to her thesis, she has several publications to her credit and has contributed to numerous academic texts.
With law degrees from the Université de Montréal and the École du Barreau du Québec, Martine Guay had a long career in the federal public service, first as a legal translator-reviser and then as a manager. She later went back to school to become a nurse and has since worked in the fields of women’s health and research. Ms. Guay holds a master’s degree in nursing from the Université de Montréal. In addition to her thesis, she has several publications to her credit and has contributed to numerous academic texts.
Dr. Antoine Gagnon is a bilingual family physician practicing in Osgoode, Ontario. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Ottawa in 2004 and completed his family medicine residency in 2006. Dr. Gagnon has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada since June 15, 2006.
Dr. Antoine Gagnon is a bilingual family physician practicing in Osgoode, Ontario. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Ottawa in 2004 and completed his family medicine residency in 2006. Dr. Gagnon has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada since June 15, 2006.
Dr. Regmi obtained his MD degree from Dalhousie University and training in family medicine at McMaster University. He has a special interest in occupational medicine and has held medical leadership roles at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario. He was also a medical adjudicator for the Licence Appeal Tribunal of Ontario. Dr. Regmi also holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto where he is involved in undergraduate medical education.
Dr. Regmi obtained his MD degree from Dalhousie University and training in family medicine at McMaster University. He has a special interest in occupational medicine and has held medical leadership roles at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario. He was also a medical adjudicator for the Licence Appeal Tribunal of Ontario. Dr. Regmi also holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto where he is involved in undergraduate medical education.
Dr. Pantel graduated in medicine from McGill University. He completed one year of training in internal medicine followed by a residency in family medicine. He engaged in post-graduate education in occupational medicine, psychiatry, and insurance and medico-legal assessment. His practice began in emergency and hospital medicine followed by a career in the fields of occupational health and operational medicine. He worked as a medical officer and advisor to several police forces, including the RCMP and the Sûreté du Québec.
Dr. Pantel graduated in medicine from McGill University. He completed one year of training in internal medicine followed by a residency in family medicine. He engaged in post-graduate education in occupational medicine, psychiatry, and insurance and medico-legal assessment. His practice began in emergency and hospital medicine followed by a career in the fields of occupational health and operational medicine. He worked as a medical officer and advisor to several police forces, including the RCMP and the Sûreté du Québec.