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 corporation oversees marine transportation on Georgian Bay. It operates a seasonal vehicle and passenger ferry, the M.S. Chi-Cheemaun, between Tobermory and South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island, as well as the Pelee Island ferry service under contract to the Ministry of Transportation.

Membership

Articles of the corporation require a minimum of one to a maximum of twelve directors. Directors are elected by the Minister as the sole shareholder of the corporation. The number of directors is currently set at five.

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 are eligible to receive expenses.

Appointments & Vacancies