Organization Profile - Great Lakes Fishery Commission

Great Lakes Fishery Commission

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Minister Responsible

Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

Appointment Provisions

Great Lakes Fisheries Convention Act



The Commission is composed of two national sections - Canada and the United States - each consisting of no more than four members. (Art. II(1) of the Convention). Canadian members are appointed by the Governor in Council.

Remuneration

Member

  • Plus travel and living expenses. Public servants - travel and living expenses only.

Appointments

Appt/Expiry
Date
Members 
Cronin, Niall
Ottawa, Ontario
During Pleasure (Interpretation Act)
2024-06-17
2027-06-16
Hecky, Robert E.
Kitchener, Ontario
During Pleasure (Interpretation Act)
2022-10-20
2025-10-19
McKane, James A.
South Bruce Peninsula, Ontario
During Pleasure (Interpretation Act)
2013-12-17
Provost, Earl
Toronto, Ontario
During Pleasure (Interpretation Act)
2022-10-20
2025-10-19
Alternate Member 
Brosseau, Kevin C.
Ottawa, Ontario
During Pleasure (Interpretation Act)
2024-07-26
2027-07-25