Ontario Marine Council Luncheon 2025

The Ontario Marine Council is pleased to present the Ontario Marine Champion Award to David Paterson, Ontario's Representative in Washington, D.C. This prestigious award recognizes remarkable contributions that benefit Ontario's marine industry. Mr. Paterson is being honored for his instrumental role in helping the marine industry make critical representations during U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) hearings in Washington, D.C. His dedicated advocacy and strategic guidance have been invaluable in ensuring Ontario's marine sector interests are effectively represented in cross-border trade discussions.

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The Ontario Marine Champion Award celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing and protecting Ontario's marine industry through leadership, advocacy, and meaningful action. Mr. Paterson's work exemplifies these qualities, bridging the gap between Ontario's marine businesses and U.S. trade policy makers.

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Please join us in recognizing this outstanding achievement and Mr. Paterson's continued dedication to strengthening Ontario's marine industry on the international stage followed by an insightful panel discussion featuring some of the industry’s most prominent leaders.

Speakers:

David Paterson, Ontario’s Representative in Washington DC, Government of Ontario (OMC Annual Ontario Marine Champion Award Recipient)

Hannah Bowlby, Chair of the Ontario Marine Council & Manager, Government Relations & Public Affairs at Algoma Central Corporation

Valérie Glazer, Manager, Government and Community Relations, St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation

Serge Auclair, Vice-President, Human Resources, St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation

Frank Hurkmans, President, Goderich Port Management Corporation

Captain Satinder Singh, Vice President, Marine, PortsToronto

Ted Kirkpatrick, Director of Business Development and Government Relations, Ontario Shipyards

Steve Salmons, CEO, Windsor Port Authority

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