Former deputy transport minister Nick Mulder is scheduled to lead the opening session. Over 60 speakers have been invited to present their views and research on transportation issues. The CTRF annual conference involves participation by carriers, shippers, government officials, consultants and academics. A panel and participating audience will discuss existing and potential transportation deficiencies, and papers are published as part of the proceedings. The CTRF, operating since 1965, is an association of 300-400 professionals working in various transportation disciplines.
Membership is individual and open to anyone interested in transportation issues.
The annual conference is being held June 4-7 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Romanin has thirteen years of municipal economic development experience, including positions in Fort Erie, Kingston and Welland. Most recently, he was general manager of the Fort Erie Economic Corporation. And the new executive director of the Ontario 4-H Council is Rob Black , who starts on May 1st. Right now Black is a field services manager with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.