NEW – Federal: CPA’s Robert Loenhart confirmed as the General Policy Advisory Council’s new vice-chairperson

On January 27, 2021, Transport Canada announced the nomination of both Adrian Michielsen, Imperial Oil’s Regional Advisor, and Robert Loenhart, CPA’s Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Safety, as the new chairperson and the vice-chairperson of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods General Policy Advisory Council, respectively.

The council provides Transport Canada with advice on all matters related to the transportation of dangerous goods. Members of the council represent the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, labour unions and a variety of industry associations, including manufacturers, consignors, carriers and consignees. One seat is reserved for an environmentally oriented non-governmental organization.

The CPA congratulates Loenhart and is excited to represent members in this role!