New Director of the Canadian Hydrographic Service in Quebec

Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced the appointment, on April 8, 2019, of Claude Tremblay as the Director of the Canadian Hydrographic Service, for Quebec.

Since joining Fisheries and Oceans Canada in 1992, Mr. Tremblay has held positions of increasing responsibility. He has extensive experience in various sea programs (on board science vessels, in fisheries patrol, and in Coast Guard search and rescue) as well as in the area of science and fish habitat protection.

From 2013 to 2018, Claude Tremblay held the position of Executive Director of the St. Lawrence Global Observatory (SLGO). His leadership is credited for both extending the national and international reach of the organization and the Department and establishing business relationships with the marine industry. His tenure at the Observatory also allowed to value water level data produced by the Canadian Hydrographic Service and laid the foundation for the Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System. 

Until his appointment to the Hydrographic Service, Claude Tremblay headed the section in charge of assessing stocks of crab, lobster, shellfish and other invertebrate species at the Regional Science Branch. He also chaired the Regional Science Vessel Coordination Committee and sat on the National Science at-Sea Committee.

His vast knowledge of science data management issues and his talent for establishing strong ties with partners will make Claude Tremblay will be a major asset for the Department. He will be an experienced team to carry out his waterways management and regional and national marine traffic safety mandate.

Mr. Tremblay takes over from Serge Gosselin, who has been in place since 2014. The latter is now undertaking national mandates, again for the Canadian Hydrographic Service.

Patrick Vincent
Regional Director General