Étienne Mignault-Proulx Appointed Senior Director of Maritime Operations and Harbour Master

Press release

Montreal, April 15, 2026 — The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announces the appointment of Mr. Étienne Mignault-Proulx as Senior Director of Maritime Operations and Harbour Master. He assumed his duties on March 30, 2026.

A member of the International Harbour Masters’ Association as well as the Operations Committee of the Shipping Federation of Canada, Mr. Mignault-Proulx brings several years of experience in port management.

Since 2021, he had served as Harbour Master at the Société du parc industriel et portuaire de Bécancour, where he ensured the safety and efficiency of operations, modernized the regulatory framework, and oversaw all port management processes.

His career also includes roles as Director of Operations and Development and as Port Superintendent. In these capacities, he managed complex operations, optimized work processes, supported business development, and maintained relationships with numerous stakeholders in the maritime industry.

“We are very pleased to welcome Mr. Mignault-Proulx to our team. His impressive background, rigor, and passion for the maritime sector make him an outstanding leader. We are delighted to rely on his expertise as we continue to grow our activities and meet future challenges,” said Nathalie Pilon, Chair of the MPA Board of Directors.

“I am very honoured to join such a dedicated and respected team. My goal is to work closely with teams and partners to continue strengthening efficiency, safety, and fluidity of operations, while supporting the Port’s evolution in a constantly changing environment,” said Étienne Mignault-Proulx.

All partners and stakeholders are invited to join the Montreal Port Authority in wishing Mr. Mignault-Proulx every success in his new role.

Operated by the Montreal Port Authority (MPA), the Port of Montreal is the largest container port in Eastern Canada and a diversified transshipment centre that handles all types of goods: containerized and non-containerized cargo, liquid bulk and dry bulk. The only container port in Quebec, it is a destination port served by the largest shipping lines in the world. It is also an intermodal hub with a service offering that is unique in North America, featuring its own rail network directly dockside connected to Canada’s two national rail networks. The MPA also operates a Cruise Terminal.

The MPA factors economic, social and environmental components into its corporate initiatives. This commitment is governed by a sustainable development policy whose guiding principles focus on involvement, cooperation and accountability. Port activity in Canada supports some 590,000 jobs and generates close to $98.5 billion in economic activity.