October 3, 2019 - The University of Ottawa

Master Mariners of Canada

Proudly Host Our 2019 Symposium

The Evolution of Equality and Inclusion in the Maritime Profession

Master Mariners of Canada is nautical professional association with

members serving in command at sea as well as members serving in

management positions ashore in private and public sectors or as

pilots, surveyors, practicing law and teaching in nautical schools.

Who We Are and What We Do?

The main deliverable for all panelists and attendees is to share their

path of success in the maritime sector. What it took to get there

and share career challenges and successes as a maritime

professional.

Symposium Goal?

Master Mariners of Canada Symposium: The Evolution of Equality and Inclusion in the Maritime Profession

When I took on the role of Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard in 2017, one of the issues that was of the utmost

importance to me was the diversification of the Coast Guard, including the representation of women in our organization. So as

you can imagine, I was delighted to find out that Master Mariners of Canada was organizing this symposium on “The Evolution of

Equality and Inclusion in the Maritime Profession.”

The seagoing world has traditionally been male-dominated; however, in recent years, steps have been taken to correct gender

imbalances. Gender equality is a top priority for the Coast Guard and we are focused on promoting diversity including increasing

the number of women in our workforce through recruitment, career management, wellness, and other initiatives.

We believe that: “If you can serve, you can serve in the Canadian Coast Guard.” This message captures a fundamental principle of

our organization. It’s about ensuring that anyone who wants to join us in protecting our waters and keeping Canadians safe can do

so regardless of their differences.

I am proud to have Coast Guard represented at this event, to engage in meaningful dialogue. Events like this one are important so

that we can share information and develop new initiatives to accelerate our journey towards equality, diversity, and inclusion, and

your presence here represents an important step in the right direction.

Thank you for taking the time to lend your knowledge and attention to these important issues.

Please accept my warmest welcome and best wishes for a memorable event!

Jeffery Hutchinson

Commissioner

Canadian Coast Guard

Symposium des Maîtres navigateurs du Canada : « L'évolution de l'égalité et de l'inclusion dans la profession maritime »

Lorsque j'ai assumé le rôle de commissaire de la Garde côtière canadienne en 2017, l'une des questions qui me tenaient le plus à

cœur était la diversification de la Garde côtière, y compris la représentation des femmes dans notre organisation. Comme vous

pouvez l'imaginer, j'ai été ravi d'apprendre que les Maîtres navigateurs du Canada organisaient ce symposium sur « L'évolution

de l'égalité et de l'inclusion dans la profession maritime ».

Le monde de la navigation a traditionnellement été dominé par les hommes. Cependant, ces dernières années, des mesures ont

été prises pour corriger les disparités entre les sexes. L'égalité entre les sexes est une priorité absolue pour la Garde côtière et

nous nous concentrons sur la promotion de la diversité, y compris l'augmentation du nombre de femmes dans notre effectif par

des mesures positives sur le recrutement, la gestion de carrière, le mieux-être et d'autres initiatives.

Nous croyons que « Si vous pouvez servir, vous pouvez servir dans la Garde côtière canadienne. » Ce message reflète un principe

fondamental de notre organisation. Il s'agit de s'assurer que ceux et celles qui veulent se joindre à nous pour protéger nos eaux

et assurer la sécurité des Canadiens peuvent le faire sans égard à leurs différences.

Je suis fier que la Garde côtière soit représentée à cet événement dans le but d'engager un dialogue significatif. Des événements

comme celui-ci sont importants pour que nous puissions partager l'information et élaborer de nouvelles initiatives afin

d'accélérer notre cheminement vers l'égalité, la diversité et l'inclusion. Votre présence ici représente un pas important dans la

bonne direction.

Merci d'avoir pris le temps de consacrer vos connaissances et votre attention à ces questions importantes.

Veuillez accepter mon accueil chaleureux et mes meilleurs vœux pour un événement mémorable!

Jeffery Hutchinson

Commissaire

Garde côtière canadienne

Thursday, 3rd October 2019

Symposium on

The Evolution of Equality and Inclusion in the Maritime Profession

University of Ottawa

Desmarais Hall, Room 12102

55 Laurier Ave. E

Ottawa, ON

0730-0800 Registration, Coffee and Muffins - sponsored by Master Mariners of Canada (MMC)

0800-0815 Welcome Address – Captains Amanda Slade and Jim Parsons, Symposium Co-Chairs.

Introduction of the Symposium Facilitator and Outline of the Day

0815-0825 Opening Address – Captain Chris Hearn, President, MMC

0825-0835 Message from the Governor General of Canada presented by Capt Ivan & Francine Lantz

0835-0840 Secretary-General Kitack Lim, International Maritime Organization (remarks via video).

0840-0900 Keynote Address – Dr. Momoko Kitada, World Maritime University

Special Note about the Working Panel Sessions

Each Panelist will have the opportunity to provide a quick introduction (No more than 1 minute ideally). Bios,

if provided, will be published in the Symposium Brochure. The short introductions will allow for maximum

dialogue between Panelists and Symposium participants.

With the exception of Session #1, each Session is an open (interactive) format providing the best opportunity

for Panelists to engage with each other and with Symposium participants concerning the respective Session

topic (as noted on the Agenda). For Session #1, Panelists will be providing individual presentations on the

Session topic, Unconscious Bias, with a short question and answer session to follow.

Questions will be accepted from the floor either by SLIDO to the Symposium Facilitator, Robbin Sinclaire, or by

“drop box” that will be brought around by our Deck Captains Jim Ewart, Samantha Strowbridge and Mandeep

Makkar.

Session 1: Unconscious Bias (40-Minute Panel)

0900-0905 Introduction by the Co-Chairs

0905-0920 Vanessa Rochester, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada

0920-0935 Olivier Beyer, Canadian Coast Guard

0935-0940 Questions & Answers

0945 – 1000 Nutrition Break – Sponsored by MMC (15-Minute Break)

Session 2: Junior Officer Panel (education success stories) (40-Minute Panel)

1000-1040

• Leann Vaughan, 2nd Officer, BC Ferries

• Kaitlin Scurr, 3rd Officer, Canadian Coast Guard (Western Region)

• Abby Ploeg, Nautical Science, Marine Institute

• Katie Barker, Nautical Science, Marine Institute

Session 3: Senior Officer Panel (equity and inclusion success stories) (60-Minute Panel)

1045-1145

• Katryne Parenteau, PetroNav

• Captain Lauren Ploog, BC Ferries

• Mariah McCooey, Harbour Master/Harbour Airport Manager Victoria

• Captain Anita Lambe, Canada Steamship Lines

• Captain Amanda Slade, Master Mariners of Canada

1145 -1315 Lunch - Provided through the generous donations of our Corporate Sponsors

(90-Minute Break)

• Acknowledgement of our Corporate Sponsors by our co-Chairs.

• Lunch and Networking

• Photography Exhibition by Victoria Piersig

Session 4: Maritime Profession and Government Organizations (equality and inclusion success stories)

(60-Minute panel)

1315-1415

• Lisa Earle, Canadian Coast Guard

• Lieutenant Commander Amber Comisso, Royal Canadian Navy

• Anne Legars, Ship Source Oil Pollution Fund

• Jacqueline Corado, Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada

• Desmond Raymond, Transport Canada

1415-1445 Nutrition Break / Networking – Sponsored by MMC (30-Minute Break)

Session 5: Industry Spotlight/Showcase (equality and inclusion insight, forward thinking)

(60-Minute Panel)

1445-1545

• Captain Marie-Claude Laurendeau, Great Lakes Pilotage Association

• Elizabeth Clouter, Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland

• Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class, Robert Wilcox, Royal Canadian Navy

• Jillian Carson-Jackson FNI, FRIN, Senior Vice-President, The Nautical Institute, WiM in Maritime

• Joan McLeod, Conflict First Aid

1545-1600 Symposium Wrap-up – Captain Ivan Lantz, Outgoing Secretary, MMC

1600-1615 Closing Remarks - Captains Amanda Slade and Jim Parsons, Symposium co-Chairs

1615 End of Symposium

1700 -1900 Networking Session

Café Nostalgica, 601 Cumberland

(Within walking distance from Desmarais Hall)

Co-Hosted by

• Master Marines of Canada; and

• The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA)

MMC SYMPOSIUM 2019 WORKING GROUP

Co-chair Capt. Amada Slade MM

Amanda Slade is a Master Mariner, mother and grandmother who recently joined Transport Canada as a Marine Safety Inspector

in Victoria, BC. First earning a wage at the age of 16 as a tall ship cook, she graduated from Georgian College in 1984 with a

Diploma in Navigation Technology and solid experience on Great Lakes cargo ships. A big ship career took a back seat in the 90’s

as she juggled boats and babies; first working as a ferry captain then managing commercial diving operations for the city of

Toronto. With the children older Amanda joined the international cruise industry which took her to Miami, the UK and Norway.

She sailed up to the rank of Chief Officer and has worked in ship management roles as Auditor, Nautical Superintendent, Safety

Manager and Company Security Officer. After returning to Canada and a short role with the Transportation Safety Board she

refreshed her seagoing expertise in the Offshore Oil & Gas industry including survey work in the deep water of Newfoundland’s

Flemish Pass. Amanda began teaching during breaks from trips at sea, first with Georgian College and ultimately full time with

Western Maritime Institute. She has written for the Journal of Ocean Technology and is currently an undergrad student of

Anthropology at Athabasca University, Alberta. Amanda has been a member of the Master Mariners of Canada with the Great

Lakes, National Capital Region and Vancouver Island Branches.

Robbin Sinclaire FCPA FCA is Corporate Member of MMC and a seasoned senior-level executive who has proven ability to instill

clarity and leadership to the most challenging environments. She has significant experience in successfully working in culturally

sensitive environments through a high degree of adaptability and ability to establish rapport and win cooperation across diverse

organizational units and multi-stakeholder groups.

Experience: Chair, Audit Committee, Nanaimo Port Authority, Member, Utility Rate Review Council (Nunavut), President /

Principal Consultant, SILA North / SILA Inspired Results. Designations: Fellow, Chartered Professional Accountant / Chartered

Accountant (FCPA, FCA), Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM, Project Management Professional (PMP). Education:

2019 Certified Executive Coach, Royal Roads University, 2017 Masters of Law (LLM), Alternative Dispute Resolution, Osgoode

Hall Law School, 2000 Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Queens University .

Facilitator, Robbin Sinclaire FCPA, FCA

Starting his career in the Canadian Arctic and worked globally with multinational officers and crews. Has sailed on Very Large

Crude Carriers, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Carriers, Product Carriers, General Cargo, Container, Seismic, Gaff Rigged Schooners,

and Cruise ships. Since 1997 he has been teaching at the Marine Institute and involved in the development and delivery

of Oil Tanker, FPSO and MODU training courses and programs for various global clients; lectured in Maritime Economics &

Policy, Celestial Navigation, and Cargo Operations to graduating students in the Nautical Science program; instructed in marine

simulation for Ballast & Cargo Operations on Oil Rigs and Oil Tankers for various global clients; acted as Team Leader in the

development and administration of Emergency Management Training for the Newfoundland Offshore Industry. Most recently,

he has a keen interest in Arctic shipping research. He holds a Master Mariner Foreign Going license and a PhD in Marine Trans-

portation Economics, his PhD was focused on Arctic shipping. Among other titles and positions, Jim is Canada’s civilian expert

to NATO’s Transport Group Ocean Shipping and an active volunteer with the Master Mariners of Canada.

Co-chair Capt/Dr. James R. Parsons MM

Capt. Ewart is VP Vancouver Is. Division of MMC and is the Senior Marine Consultant at SILA Management Services Inc. Prior to

joining SILA, he held command on icebreakers, enforcement patrol, search & rescue and science vessels over a 38-year career

with the Canadian Coast Guard. Capt. Ewart is a Part-Time Member of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada. He

possesses significant experience in a broad range of program evaluation, legislative review, maritime curriculum development

and classroom course delivery. He is a graduate of the Canadian Coast Guard College and was previously a part-time lecturer at

the Centre for Marine Training and Research (Georgian College).

Capt. Jim Ewart MM

Keynote Address - Dr. Momoko Kitada, World Maritime University

Dr. Momoko Kitada

Associate Professor, World Maritime University (WMU)

Secretariat, World Maritime University Women’s Association (WMUWA)

Momoko Kitada is a former seafarer and joined WMU in 2011, currently serving as Associate Professor as well as a focal point in

the Secretariat of the WMU Women’s Association (WMUWA). She leads WMU’s collaboration efforts with the International Mar-

itime Organisation (IMO) in terms of women’s integration in the maritime sector and assists WMUWA in connection with other

IMO regional support networks. Her previous work experience includes positions within both the private and public sectors, such

as several major Japanese companies and organisations of trading, manufacturing, banking, social welfare and international aids.

Momoko teaches research methodologies and study skills to MSc students. She also teaches subjects in the specialisations of

Maritime Education and Training (MET) as well as Maritime Energy Management (MEM), such as human element, sustainable

development, educational psychology, cultural issues, assessment methodology, contemporary labour issues, and capacity build-

ing. She is engaged internationally as an Associate Researcher at the Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC) – Cardiff

University, as a Guest Lecturer at Open University, Japan, and as an Adjunct Professor at the AMET University, India.

Her publications include “Maritime Women: Global Leadership” (2015); “The Essence of Risk Management [in Japanese]” (2017);

“Trends and Challenges in Maritime Energy Management” (2018); “Command of Vessels in the Era of Digitalization” (2019);

“Advancing ‘Good Practices’ that Promote Gender Equality in the Maritime Sector” (2019); and many others.

Session 1: Unconscious Bias

Vanessa Rochester, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada

Vanessa’s practice covers both disputes and transactional aspects of maritime law, including marine casualties, charterparty and

cargo claims, marine insurance, the purchase and financing of vessels, charterparties, and regulatory compliance. Vanessa has

also advised the Government of Canada on transportation policy.

As well as being a Canadian lawyer, Vanessa is an English qualified solicitor and advises on all aspects English maritime law,

having acted for clients in connection with English court proceedings, LMAA arbitrations and mediations. Vanessa has a PhD in

Maritime Law. Along with her practice at Norton Rose Fulbright, she practiced for years at a leading maritime law firm in London,

England and also practiced at the NRF Singapore office in 2014-2015.

Olivier Beyer, Canadian Coast Guard

Born in France, I studied in Hotel and Catering School for 4 years. I worked in resorts with Club Med as Food and beverage man-

ager and started traveling for work early in my life: France, Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia, Switzerland, Mauritius Island, Bora Bora.

Moving to Canada was my dream. I arrived in Montreal in 1999, worked in a few cafés before working for Fairmont Hotel and

Resort for 7 years. Wanting to travel again, I worked for Royal Caribbean Cruise line but with a Family I wanted to spend more

time home. In 2011, I moved to Cape Breton to work as General Manager for the Membertou First Nation’s Convention Center.

In 2015 I joined the Canadian Coast Guard College as Front Office Supervisor and Accommodation Officer. In 2016 major changes

happened in my life and I took the Positive Space Ambassador’s Training and I am now a Positive Space Trainor for the College.

Session 2: Session 2: Junior Officer Panel - Education Success Stories

Leann Vaughan, 2nd Officer, BC Ferries

I started working in the marine industry in 1990 after completing a BridgeWatch Program at the Pacific Marine Training Institute

sponsored by the Federal Government. The program supported 12 students who identified as minorities, including women, of

which I was the only one in the class. I was able to complete the required seatime work experience on board the Frank H. Brown,

a freighter that travelled from the Port of Vancouver up to Alaska. It was during that initial voyage that I knew I would be a

career Seafarer. For the last 28 years I have sailed up and down the entire BC coast onboard 21 different vessels, mostly Ro-Ro

ships. Today I work as the Second Officer onboard the BC Ferries Salish Class vessels, the first LNG powered ships on the west

coast of Canada. I am one of the few female officers in the company.

Kaitlin Scurr, 3rd Officer, Canadian Coast Guard (Western Region)

Kaitlin Scurr is a Navigation Officer for the Canadian Coast Guard, currently working as a Third Officer on the Sir Wilfrid Laurier,

based out of her hometown of Victoria, BC. Kaitlin knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue a career at sea, and more

specifically, with the Canadian Coast Guard. She entered the Canadian Coast Guard College in August of 2013 as a Navigation

Officer Cadet, and graduated in June of 2017 with her Watchkeeping Mate Unlimited Certificate, a Bachelor of Technology in

Nautical Sciences, and a full time position with the Western Region of the Canadian Coast Guard. During her college career she

was fortunate to experience work on CCG vessels of all sizes and programs, in BC, Ontario, Quebec, the Eastern Arctic, and

Newfoundland, but decided to settle down in her home province, where she's been working primarily on the Laurier - a light

icebreaker and major navaids tender. Her future aspirations include working towards her Chief Mate Unlimited, and eventually

Master Mariner Certificates, and pursuing a Master's Degree in Maritime Law, ideally at the World Maritime University. Lastly,

Kaitlin is an outdoor enthusiast, fur-mom of 2, recreational boater, and has developed a passion for increasing awareness to the

barriers and opportunities for women in this industry through the creation of and participation in learning opportunities on this

topic.

Abby Ploeg, Nautical Science, Marine Institute

I come from a small town on Georgian Bay, ON called Blue Mountain. I fell in love with the water in my childhood, sailing with my

father around southern Georgian Bay. I began my studies in Marine Navigation at Georgian College in Ontario and then

transferred to Marine Institute in Newfoundland in 2016. I will graduate this coming June. Across my several sea-phases I’ve

worked on the Great Lakes on a flat back bulk carrier shipping grain and iron ore up and down the St. Lawrence Seaway, on an

offshore supply/standby vessel on the Grand Banks and on an anchor handler in the North Sea. I chose a career at sea for my love

of the water and adventure but also the competitive wages, work schedule and my own sense of fulfilment. My experience

working on the water has been very positive so far and I’m eager become a watchkeeping mate and to pursue my career as a

sailor.

Katie Barker, Nautical Science, Marine Institute

I come from a town, called Cobourg, ON which sits on Lake Ontario. My father worked on the lakes as a marine engineer and

eventually worked in the Navy. I grew up sailing on the water and was also involved in Sea Cadets. I began my studies at Marine

Institute in 2015, and will graduate this coming June. To date, I have completed my 360 day work term. I completed all my sea

time with Atlantic Towing Ltd, working on offshore supply and ROV support vessels on the Grand Banks. I also worked on the

Atlantic Kestrel, an anchor handler in the North Sea last year. I chose a marine career because of the wide arrange of

opportunities it offers and the different challenges you face every day. I have enjoyed my experience thus far and look forward to

completing school and progressing with my certifications.

Session 3: Senior Officer Panel Equity and Inclusion Success Stories

Katryne Parenteau, PetroNav

Katryne studied at the Maritime Institute of Quebec in Rimouski and graduated in 2008. She then obtained her OOW Certificate of

Competency and during her sea time, she completed successfully her Bachelor of Maritime Studies with the Memorial University

by correspondence. After few years at sea, she was looking for stability so she moved on the shore side. However, she continued

sailing by doing Ice Pilotage on board foreign vessels in the Gulf of St Lawrence. She started in 2013 and became the first woman

to be granted the title of Ice Pilot in Canada. Today, she is still the only woman performing this task.

She is presently hired by Petro Nav (Groupe Desgagnes Inc.) as a Navigation Coordinator, since 2015. During her employment, she

obtained her Project Management Professional Certificate with the PMI and she is the Project Manager on a specific training pro-

ject between Petro Nav and Transport Desgagnes. Petro-Nav is a maritime transportation company, located in the Old Port of

Montreal, which operates tankers in the Saint-Lawrence River, Great Lakes and Arctic regions.

Capt. Lauren Ploog, BC Ferries

Lauren Ploog, is one of Canada's youngest Master Mariners, having started her sea career at the age of 18 in 2010. Presently, she

is employed as a Master for BC Ferries, working predominately in Alert Bay, B.C..

She grew up in Etobicoke, Ontario; her family home adjacent to an extensive nature trail and park -an ideal setting for exposing

her to outdoor activities at an early age.

Lauren's passion for marine navigation and getting other people enthused about it can be traced back to her pre-professional

life; constructing and then racing milk carton boats along the creek with her younger brother and neighborhood friends. In high

school, Lauren had part time jobs working as a lifeguard/swim instructor and ski instructor indicating a predisposition to water,

regardless of the physical form it took. It was having a summer job working on a Tall ship and charter vessels in the Toronto

harbour however, that solidified her career direction. Lauren is a graduate of the Marine Navigation Technology program at

Georgian College Great Lakes International Marine Training Centre in Owen Sound, Ontario. She began nautical training directly

after secondary school, which, due to her age and gender, may be one of the reasons all but one professor expressed doubt that

any cruise company would accept her as a first year female cadet. Lauren proved their doubts unfounded and began her time at

sea onboard Royal Caribbean Internationals' 'Freedom of the Seas', where the Captain laughed when they first met, as her first

ship was one of the largest in the world, chuckling again when informed of her young age. Undeterred, she remained focused

and continued to prove herself, moving to various ships in RCIs fleet, sailing various waters world-wide, steadily progressing

through the ranks.

Lauren is grateful for having been selected for Quantum of the Sea's start up team in 2014 (the most technologically advanced

ship in the world at the time). She was able to have many new build experiences including being the lead project resource for the

fleet’s NAPA logbook project which is still successfully being utilized throughout the entire RCI fleet. She was fortunate enough to

sail a global odyssey onboard Quantum from Bayonne, NJ across to Shanghai, China. She is also proud of having been identified

& acknowledged in the film produced by the Discovery Channel for their Mighty Ships Programme, which featured Quantum of

The Seas. Lauren sailed as 1st Officer around Asia having Shanghai as her home port for a few years until she relocated to

Vancouver Island and began sailing with BC Ferries.

Lauren's career has not been all smooth sailing, it has taken much hard work and self sacrifice. She is extremely grateful to have

had infinite amounts of loving support from family (despite being the only seafarer), friends and co-workers .

Mariah McCooey, Harbour Master, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority

Mariah is currently the Harbour Master for the Port of Victoria, BC. She is a Coast Guard College grad and holds a Chief Mate,

Near Coastal certificate of competency. She recently completed the Master in Maritime Management degree through Memorial

University. Mariah has sailed on a wide variety of vessels, including crossing the Atlantic on a tall ship, yacht deliveries, and

through the NW Passage with Coast Guard.”

Photography Exhibition by Victoria Piersig

After ten voyages aboard various vessels, Victoria realized that on the two trips where there was indeed another woman aboard

- that woman was the cook -and not even the lead cook! And so, she has set out to find these women at all stages of their

careers. From cadet to captain, watch keeper to chief, she is working with shipping companies and other marine stakeholders to

meet these vibrant women so that they can share their stories to inspire and mentor others.

Lunch and Networking

Co-chair Capt. Amada Slade MM

Amanda Slade is a Master Mariner, mother and grandmother who recently joined Transport Canada as a Marine Safety Inspector

in Victoria, BC. First earning a wage at the age of 16 as a tall ship cook, she graduated from Georgian College in 1984 with a

Diploma in Navigation Technology and solid experience on Great Lakes cargo ships. A big ship career took a back seat in the 90’s

as she juggled boats and babies; first working as a ferry captain then managing commercial diving operations for the city of

Toronto. With the children older Amanda joined the international cruise industry which took her to Miami, the UK and Norway.

She sailed up to the rank of Chief Officer and has worked in ship management roles as Auditor, Nautical Superintendent, Safety

Manager and Company Security Officer. After returning to Canada and a short role with the Transportation Safety Board she

refreshed her seagoing expertise in the Offshore Oil & Gas industry including survey work in the deep water of Newfoundland’s

Flemish Pass. Amanda began teaching during breaks from trips at sea, first with Georgian College and ultimately full time with

Western Maritime Institute. She has written for the Journal of Ocean Technology and is currently an undergrad student of

Anthropology at Athabasca University, Alberta. Amanda has been a member of the Master Mariners of Canada with the Great

Lakes, National Capital Region and Vancouver Island Branches.

Photo credit SAFETY4SEA

Session 4: Maritime Profession and Government Organizations -Equality and Inclusion Success Stories

Lisa Earle, Canadian Coast Guard

Mrs. Earle is currently filling the role of the Senior Advisor Ashore for the Regional Fleet Director. In her substantive role as Su-

perintendent of the Regional Operations Centre, for Canadian Coast Guard’s Central and Arctic Region she was responsible for

the planning, organizing, and the coordination of the day-to-day deployment of regional assets including 45 ships, 7 helicopters,

and 2 hovercraft for the delivery of departmental programs and services. The bilingual region covers nearly three million square

kms of water area from the Great Lakes, to the St-Lawrence, the Gulf and the Arctic coasts, serving more than 21 million Canadi-

ans.

Mrs. Earle is a graduate of the Canadian Coast Guard College, having completed a Bachelor of Technology in Nautical Science

(Navigation) and obtained a Watchkeeping Mate Certificate. Having sailed for 9 years, she left the fleet as a captain to work as

Superintendent at the regional headquarters. Her career has taken her all over the globe from the East to the West of Canada,

through the North-West Passage, around Panama, to Japan and to Western Africa.

Mrs. Earle grew up on the ocean, on the East Coast of Canada, a descendent of many generations of seafarers. With salt water

practically flowing in her veins, there is no wonder she is passionate about navigation and the sea. As a woman, Captain and

leader within the Coast Guard, Mrs. Earle strives to be an inspirational figure for the Canadian Coast Guard, for fleet and for

women in uniform everywhere.

Lieutenant Commander Amber Comisso, Royal Canadian Navy

After completing a Bachelor of Arts in Politics & Economics, minor in English Literature (2nd Class Honours) from the Royal

Military College of Canada (RMC), LCdr Amber Comisso finished Naval Warfare Officer (NWO) training and joined HMCS

WINNIPEG, achieving her Naval Officer Professional Qualification in 2004, spending time on OPERATION APOLLO. In 2005, she

completed the Shipbourne Air Controller course and was assigned to HMCS ALGONQUIN, achieving the highest degree (“Alpha”)

of air control. She was then selected as Aide-de-Camp to the Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific (CCFP) for a two year term. From

2009 to 2012, she returned to RMC as a Squadron Commander, a deeply enriching experience. Proceeding west again, she

completed the Operations Room Officer (ORO) course in December 2012. In April of 2013, she was assigned to HMCS WINNIPEG

as the Operations Officer as the ship completed its Halifax Class Modernization (HCM) program. In July 2015, returning from

maternity leave and having executed a coastal transfer, she joined HMCS ATHABASKAN as Operations Officer, progressing to

Combat Officer in November 2015. Upon completion of her ORO tour in July 2016, she was selected as Executive Assistant to

Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic/Joint Task Force Atlantic. In addition to her regular duties, she was elected as the National

Military Co-Chair for the Defence Women's Advisory Organization (DWAO) in November 2016 for two years. This National

Employment Equity secondary duty reported to the Directorate of Human Rights & Diversity (DHRD) and cemented her interest

in addressing systemic issues affecting women in the CAF and DND. She is a graduate of the Joint Command and Staff Program at

the Canadian Forces College in Toronto, Ontario and is currently working in Ottawa as a personnel policy manager for the

RCN. Her husband is a JAG Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and they have two children, Tessa (8 years old) and Mia

(5 years). In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, Twitter (@cdnnavylady), reading, running and the occasional triathlon.

Anne Legars, Ship Source Oil Pollution Fund

Appointed Administrator in 2016, Anne Legars has worked extensively on maritime, transportation, environment and trade files,

issues and policies as a lawyer, a trade association representative, and head of organizations. In addition to being a member of

the Quebec Bar, she is also a member of the Canadian Society of Association Executives.

Nommée Administratrice en 2016, Anne Legars a fait beaucoup de travail comme avocate, représentante d’associations

commerciales et chef d’organisations dans des dossiers, des enjeux ainsi que des politiques du domaine maritime et des

domaines du transport, de l’environnement et du commerce. En plus d’être membre du Barreau du Québec, elle est aussi

member de la Société canadienne des directeurs d’association.

Jacqueline Corado, Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada

Jacqueline Corado received a Governor in Council appointment to serve as vice-chairperson of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal

of Canada for a four-year term effective October 28, 2018.

Jacqueline was called to the Quebec Bar in 2005 and has since practiced in the fields of litigation, administrative law and

adjudication. She has worked in both the private and public sectors, in all levels of government: municipal, provincial and federal.

She has been a presenter at numerous workshops and conferences in her fields of practice.

Jacqueline has been working in transport law since 2010 and has considerable expertise in all domains of transport: aviation,

marine, rail, motor vehicles, and international bridges and tunnels. In 2015, she joined the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of

Canada where was the chief legal counsel until her appointment as vice-chair. Among other initiatives, she created curricula and

all training materials for Tribunal members and was responsible for the professional development of all current adjudicators and

the chairperson at the TATC, including the selection process that saw 44 adjudicators appointed. She revamped and strengthened

policies for the Tribunal, including information management and the handling of secret information.

Jacqueline is fully bilingual and a recognized expert in Charter issues (for both the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms

and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms). She was nominated as an administrative judge to the Quebec Human Rights

Tribunal prior to her nomination as vice-chair of the TATC.

The TATC is a federal quasi-judicial tribunal; it goes without saying that the work involved at the Tribunal requires highly

specialized legal expertise in the domains of administrative law, litigation, adjudication and transport law. Jacqueline has all the

required and proven legal skills to be part of it and her expertise has been recognized numerous times in the legal community.

Jacqueline Corado a été nommée par le gouverneur en conseil à la vice-présidence du Tribunal d’appel des transports du Canada

pour un terme de quatre ans à compter du 28 octobre 2018.

Mme Jacqueline Corado a été admise au Barreau du Québec en 2005, et a depuis pratiqué dans les domaines du contentieux, du

droit administratif et des décisions arbitrales. Elle a travaillé dans les secteurs privés et publics, et ce à tous les paliers de

gouvernement : municipal, provincial et fédéral. Aussi, elle a agi comme conférencière à de nombreux ateliers et conférences

touchant ses domaines de pratique.

Jacqueline œuvre en droit des transports depuis 2010 et possède une vaste expertise dans tous les secteurs des transports :

aviation, maritime, ferroviaire, ponts et tunnels internationaux et véhicules automobiles. En 2015, elle a fait son entrée au

Tribunal d’appel des transports du Canada à titre d’avocate principale, poste qu’elle a occupé jusqu’à ce qu’elle soit nommée vice

-présidente du TATC. Entre autres initiatives, elle a créé des programmes et tout le matériel de formation pour les conseillers du

Tribunal, et était responsable du perfectionnement professionnel de tous les conseillers actuels et du président du TATC, y

compris du processus de sélection qui a servi à la nomination de 44 nouveaux conseillers. Elle a réorganisé et renforcé les

politiques du Tribunal, dont la gestion de l’information et le traitement de renseignements confidentiels.

Jacqueline est parfaitement bilingue en plus d’être une experte reconnue en matière de Charte (autant la Charte des droits et

libertés de la personne du Québec que la Charte canadienne des droits et libertés). Avant de devenir vice-présidente du TATC,

elle avait été nommée assesseure au Tribunal des droits de la personne du Québec.

Le TATC étant un tribunal fédéral quasi judiciaire, il va sans dire que les travaux du Tribunal exigent une expertise juridique

hautement spécialisée dans les domaines du droit administratif, du contentieux, des décisions arbitrales et du droit des

transports. Jacqueline possède toutes les compétences juridiques requises et éprouvées pour en faire partie; sa vaste expertise a

d’ailleurs été reconnue à maintes reprises dans le milieu juridique.

Desmond Raymond, Transport Canada

Desmond Raymond is the Senior Advisor and Arctic Liaison, Transformation and Oceans Protection Plan, TC since July 2017. In

this role Des co-chairs the OPP Arctic Engagement Hub with his colleague Neil O ' Rourke, AC Arctic Region. The Arctic

Engagement Hub ensures effective coordination between all OPP Arctic Initiatives and the partners that the Government of

Canada is working with in delivering the Oceans Protection Plan. He leads the OPP Marine Training Programs for Northern and

Southern Canada and is part of the negotiating team developing Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) National Marine

Conservation Area - the largest marine protected area to exist in Canada.

Prior to this role he was the Regional Director, Marine Safety and Security, Prairie and Northern Region, TC since 2009. He started

his career as a Bos'n in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve at age 17, graduated from the Naval Architecture Program from the

Marine Institute of Memorial University in 1996 and has since worked in design, construction, operations, management and

executive positions in the private and public sectors. He is based in Winnipeg, MB.

Session 5: Industry Spotlight/Showcase - Equality and Inclusion Insight, Forward Thinking

Captain Marie-Claude Laurendeau, Great Lakes Pilotage Association

Captain Marie-Claude Laurendeau is been working on ships for more than 20 years. She currently works as a marine pilot for the

Great Lakes pilotage Authority since 2011. She studied navigation at the Institut Maritime du Québec. Her carrier started on

board ocean tankers and then sailed on Great Lakes freighter. She became a captain on those vessels at 30 years old before

moving on the get a piloting job in the Saint-Lawrence Seaway.

She serves on the board of her corporation as a vice-president and is involved with different efforts to promote piloting jobs in

Elizabeth Clouter, Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland

Elizabeth Clouter is the Chair of the Bachelor of Maritime Studies degree program at the Marine Institute of Memo-rial University of Newfoundland and a proud Honorary Member of the Company of Master Mariners of Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Education in English and French as well as a Master’s degree in Curriculum Develop-ment. In her capacity as an instructor of technical report writing, she has worked at length with students on a varie-ty of marine-related subject matter, notably Arctic challenges such as Search and Rescue (SAR), risk management, and logistics. Elizabeth has also been involved in numerous research projects, including Exploring the Interconnec-tivity of Risk Management, the Human Element, and Action Research: A Canadian Arctic Perspective and Application of Formal Safety Assessment in Polar Maritime Transportation: Namely Routeing, Emergency Procedures, and Hu-man Factors, both for the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU).

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class, Robert Wilcox, Royal Canadian Navy

Chief Petty Officer Second Class (CPO2) Robert Wilcox was born in Edmonton Alberta in November 1976. CPO2 Robert Wilcox has

been serving for just over 23 years. He attended high school in Alaska and in 1994, right after school he immediately joined the

military. CPO2 Wilcox started out his career as an armoured crewman in Calgary with the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (LDSH), he

changed his career path by switching to the naval engineering community in 2000, while still wearing the navy uniform he spent

five years at Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School (CFLRS), and another four years with CANSOFCOM. He has deployed

several times; Bosnia x 2, Cambodia, Afghanistan x 3, he has visited many countries around the globe with the Navy.

Chief Wilcox holds a master’s degree in Global Leadership from Royal Roads University. As part of his thesis he was sponsored by

the Ecuadorian government to develop a national action plan for the integration of women into the Ecuadorian military. His

thesis focused on “How can institutional mentorship advance the position of women in developing nations”.

Chief Wilcox is also a recipient of the Royal Roads Founders’ award for his advanced work in the leadership fields of Emotional

Intelligence and Soul-centric leadership. He has recently been published in the university text, “Advances in Global Leadership”

with regards to his work in Ecuador.

Currently he works at the Canadian Armed Forces Strategic Response Team on Sexual Misconduct (CSRT-SM). Along with

Commodore Patterson, the CAF Champion for women, he has just developed a gender based mentorship program for the

women of the Department of National Defence (DND) and CAF under the sponsorship of the Defence Women’s Advisory

Organization (DWAO).

Chief Wilcox is a PhD candidate in the field of neuro psychology. His dissertation focus is on “How effective mentorship can

change the predisposed genetic coding affecting the confidence levels of women in the executive and C suites of industry and

defense.”

Premier maître de deuxième classe (PM2) Robert Wilcox est né à Edmonton en Alberta en novembre 1976. PM2 Robert Wilcox a

été au service depuis un peu plus de 23 ans. Il a fréquenté l'école secondaire en Alaska et en 1994, juste après l'école, il a rejoint

l'armée immédiatement. PM2 Wilcox a commencé sa carrière comme membre d'équipage blindé à Calgary (LDSH), il a changé

son cheminement de carrière en passant à la communauté de l'ingénierie navale en 2000, tout en portant la marine uniforme, il a

passé cinq ans à l'ELRFC, et un autre quatre ans avec COMFOSCAN. Il a déployé plusieurs fois, la Bosnie x 2, le Cambodge,

l'Afghanistan x 3, il a également visité de nombreux pays à travers le monde avec la Marine.

PM2 Wilcox est titulaire d'une maîtrise en leadership mondial de l'Université Royal Roads. Dans le cadre de sa thèse, il a été

parrainé par le gouvernement équatorien pour élaborer un plan d'action national pour l'intégration des femmes dans l'armée

équatorienne. Sa thèse portait sur « Comment le mentorat institutionnel faire progresser la situation des femmes dans les pays

en développement ». Chef Wilcox est également récipiendaire du prix des fondateurs Royal Roads pour son travail de pointe dans

les domaines de leadership de l'intelligence émotionnelle et de leadership âme centrée. Il a été récemment publié dans le texte

de l'université, « Les progrès en matière de leadership mondial » en ce qui concerne son travail en Equateur.

Il travaille actuellement à la CSRT-SM, la (CAF équipe d'intervention stratégique sur l'inconduite sexuelle). Avec Commodore

Patterson le champion CAF pour les femmes, il vient de développer un programme de mentorat fondée sur le sexe pour les

femmes du MDN et de la CAF sous le parrainage du OCFD (Groupe consultatif de défense des femmes).

PM2 Wilcox est candidat au doctorat dans le domaine de la neuro psychologie. Son objectif est de thèse sur « Comment le

mentorat efficace peut changer le codage génétique prédisposé affectant les niveaux de confiance des femmes dans les suites

exécutives et C de l'industrie et de la défense. »

Jillian Carson-Jackson FNI, FRIN, Senior Vice-President, The Nautical Institute, WiM in Maritime

Senior Vice President, The Nautical Institute

Director, JCJ Consulting, FNI, FRIN

Elected in May 2018 to the post of Vice President of the Nautical Institute, Jillian supports and promotes the work of the Institute

and Women in Maritime. She has been a leader and professional consultant for and with leaders globally in her work in commu-

nication and vessel tracking technology, education and training.

As a published author, Jillian holds a Master of Education from the University of Toronto (2002). Her work today takes her around

the world as a maritime technical advisor, presenter and chairperson empowering changes for increased inclusion, diversity and

changing the 2% ratio for women in maritime.With more than 30 years of experience offshore and in the maritime industry, Jill

supports client companies, governments and communities across the globe, and from her home in Canberra, Australia.

Joan McLeod, Conflict First Aid

Joan McLeod is CEO/Founder of Conflict Navigator, Inc. She has become recognized around the world as an award-winning speak-

er, trainer and Conflict Management Systems Specialist.

After 10 years as a navigator in offshore, non-traditional and isolated workplaces, Joan's 25+ years as a professional saw her in

diverse academic, legal, Human Resource, entrepreneurial, community, government and institutional workplaces. 25 years of

experience in workplace assessment means she understands gaps, learning, confidence and leadership that make concrete differ-

ences for systems, teams, and individuals. Further, her heritage includes being recognized as “Righteous Amongst the Nations”

for hiding the persecuted during World War II: she knows what it means to be powerful and effective, sometimes neutral, but

never impartial.

These qualities are key to her most recent mission: equipping the world with tools to offer safe, effective Conflict First Aid™.

Joan holds a Masters Degree in Conflict Analysis and Management and extensive certification in project management, coaching,

workplace assessment, group processes, mediation, workplace restoration, systems design and intervention. She and Bruce work

and live together near the water in Kingston, with sons Brodie and Torin, and husky-malamute, Sangha.