Organization Profile - Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada

Minister of Transport

Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act

The Governor in Council shall appoint as members of the Tribunal persons who, in the opinion of the Governor in Council, collectively have expertise in the transportation sectors in respect of which the federal government has jurisdiction. Members may be appointed as full-time or part-time members.

The Governor in Council shall designate one member as Chairperson of the Tribunal and one member as Vice-Chairperson. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson must be full-time members.

A member shall be appointed to hold office during good behaviour for a term not exceeding seven years and may be removed for cause by the Governor in Council. A member is eligible to be reappointed.

Full-time members shall not accept or hold any office, membership, employment or interest, or engage in any business activity, that is inconsistent with the proper performance of their duties and functions.

Full-time members shall devote the whole of their time to the performance of their duties and functions under this Act.

The Chairperson has supervision over, and direction of, the work of the Tribunal.

In the event of the absence or incapacity of the Chairperson or if the office of Chairperson is vacant, the Vice-Chairperson shall act as Chairperson during the continuance of that absence or incapacity or until a new Chairperson is designated.