OTTAWA, May 10, 2012 - The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Edward C. (Ted) Larsen of Halifax, Nova Scotia, as Director User Representative, to the Halifax Port Authority for a three-year term.
"I am pleased that Mr. Larsen has agreed to serve on the Halifax Port Authority," said Minister Lebel. "His thorough knowledge of marine affairs and port operations, as well as his entrepreneurial expertise, will greatly benefit the authority."
Mr. Larsen holds a bachelor degree in political science from Saint Mary's University. He began his career as a reporter with the Halifax Herald, where he covered marine affairs. In this assignment, he gained valuable knowledge of the shipping world and the importance of the competitive position of the Port of Halifax. In the private sector, Mr. Larsen successfully established and ran an independent communications and public affairs practice for several years. He has developed, owns and manages a small portfolio of commercial and residential real estate, and is active in the private lending sphere, providing mortgage and bridge financing for commercial and residential property owners and developers. Mr. Larsen has also held senior communications and administrative roles in public service in Nova Scotia. He been involved in many volunteer community activities and is the father of three grown children.
The Halifax Port Authority is the Canada Port Authority (CPA) established to manage the Port of Halifax under the Canada Marine Act. Eighteen CPAs now make up Canada's national port system. The CPAs are non-share capital corporations incorporated under the Canada Marine Act and are of strategic significance to Canada's trade. Their effective operation contributes to Canada's global competitiveness as a trading nation.
