Owen Sound Transportation Company Limited

Ministry

Transportation

URL

www.ontarioferries.com

Address

717875 HWY 6 (RR5)
OWEN SOUND
N4K5N7

Phone

(519) 376-8740

Fax

(519)376-6384

Background

Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; O.C. 2486/2001 (opens a new window)

Function

The agency is responsible for operating a seasonal vehicle and passenger ferry, the M.S. Chi-Cheemaun, between Tobermory and South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island, overseeing the operation of a passenger, vehicle and commercial truck ferry, the M.V. Niska 1, that serves the communities of Moosonee and Moose Factory Island, as well as for the Pelee Island Transportation Service under contract to the Ministry of Transportation.

Membership

Articles of the corporation require a minimum of one (1) to a maximum of twelve (12) directors. Based on a 2025 special resolution, the number of directors is currently set at ten (10). Directors are elected by the Minister (as the sole shareholder of the agency). 

Term

Directors are appointed for a term of up to three years and are eligible for reappointment.

Meetings

There are no fixed number of meetings. The board meets as required for the conduct of business.

Remuneration

Appointees to OSTC are remunerated according to Schedule A, Level 1 of the Agencies and Appointments Directive.

Appointments & Vacancies