Who We Are

The Canadian Marine Pilots' Association was founded in 1966 to foster public awareness of the role of marine pilots in protecting public safety and the environment, and to work with other marine stakeholders to ensure a vibrant and healthy marine sector.

The CMPA represents virtually all of Canada's 400 pilots. As a national body, the CMPA is concerned with all marine issues as they affect pilots - whether expressed through legislation, regulation, policy reviews or industry consultations. The association is not involved in contract negotiations or the day-to-day relations between pilots, the pilotage authorities and pilotage users.

The CMPA is a member of the Canadian Merchant Service Guild, the national association representing masters, mates, pilots, engineers and other marine officers. The CMPA is also a member of the International Maritime Pilots' Association which represents pilots from more than 40 countries throughout the world. The CMPA is active in a number of other worldwide associations, including the International Maritime Organization, contributing to their deliberations on such matters as safety and regulatory issues.

The Executive

The CMPA's governing body is comprised of representatives from Canada's pilotage districts and includes a five-member executive:

President - Capt. Simon Pelletier
Vice-President, Atlantic Region - Capt. Andrew Rae
Vice-President, Laurentian Region - Capt. Bernard Boissonneault
Vice-President, Great Lakes Region - Capt. Mike Burgess
Vice-President, Pacific Region - Capt. Fred Denning

The Executive Director of the Association is Tristan K.-Laflamme.

Click here for information about the Code of Conduct for the CMPA Members.