Montreal Port Authority CEO Julie Gascon steps down in abrupt departure

The Montreal Port Authority has announced its president and chief executive, Julie Gascon, has stepped down from her role.

In a statement released Friday, the authority said Gascon, who had been in the role since February 2024, had “ceased her position” as of April 3.

No reason was given for her departure.

“A committee composed of members of the Board of Directors will ensure the leadership of the organization on an interim basis in close collaboration with the members of senior management, during the recruitment process to find a replacement,” the statement said.

The chair of the board, Nathalie Pilon, said the organization was entering “a new phase” as it advances a major expansion project at Contrecœur, on Montreal’s South Shore.

Before she joined the Montreal Port Authority, Gascon had positions at Transport Canada, the Canadian Coast Guard and as CEO of the Pacific Pilotage Authority.

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