The Montreal Port Authority Announces the Departure of Its CEO

Press release

Montreal, April 3, 2026 — The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announced today that Julie Gascon has ceased her position as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective as of today.

A committee composed of members of the Board of Directors will ensure the leadership of the organization on an interim basis in close collaboration with the members of senior management, during the recruitment process to find a replacement.

“With the Contrecœur terminal expansion project actively progressing, the Port of Montreal is entering a new phase in its development, which will take place as part of a new strategic cycle for the MPA. The organization is in an excellent position to fulfill its mandate and contribute to Canada’s competitiveness in global markets,” said Mrs. Nathalie Pilon, Chair of the Board of Directors of the MPA.

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.

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Source: The Montreal Port Authority

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