The first-choice professional body for supply chains, logistics, and transport.
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (“CILT”) is the oldest international transportation and logistics organization in the world.
Events
2024 CILTNA Fall Outlook Conference Lunch Keynote
Arun Thangaraj
Deputy Minister, Transport Canada
Arun Thangaraj was appointed Deputy Minister of Transport on February 20, 2023.
Before joining Transport Canada, Arun was the Associate Deputy Minister at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, following two years as the Associate Deputy Minister at Transport Canada.
Before these roles, he was Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer at Global Affairs Canada and was the Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the former Canadian International Development Agency. He also brings experience and knowledge on transportation issues, from his time at the Canadian Transportation Agency from 2002 to 2011.
Arun received the Queen Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013 for his contribution to the federal public service and to his community. He has served on various governance boards and is a sessional lecturer in the School of Public Administration at Carleton University.
Arun is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Carleton University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Ottawa, and an Honours BA in Political Science from the University of Toronto.
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Our mission is to raise people’s knowledge of all aspects of moving people and goods.
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- CILTNA is essentially a knowledge organization. It exists to raise people’s knowledge in the art and science of moving people and goods for the greatest benefit of humankind.
- Organize and host meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops that feature thoughtful agendas and leading presenters in an atmosphere conducive to learning and networking by people in government, industry, and post-secondary education institutions.
- Organize and deliver webinars on contemporary topics featuring superb speakers to help participants understand the market, business, technology, and regulatory developments that affect current and future conditions and opportunities in logistics and transport, and to help practitioners in supply chains improve their resilience and ability to recover from disruptions.
PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
The program Gestion des opérations et de la chaîne logistique at the Institut maritime du Québec receives prestigious certification from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Rimouski, October 15, 2024 – The Institut maritime du Québec (IMQ) is proud to announce the accreditation of its program Gestion des opérations et de la chaîne logistique (GOCL) by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport North America (CILTNA). This renewable 5-year agreement marks a significant milestone for IMQ, recognizing the quality of its program and providing graduates of the cohort admitted from Fall 2025 onward with a prestigious certification, in addition to their diploma from the École nationale, issued by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur.
CILTNA, the North American branch of the international Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), is renowned for its rigorous standards and expertise in logistics and supply chain management worldwide. With this certification, GOCL program graduates will enhance their professional profiles and access new career opportunities within a global network.
The certification will also enable graduates to become members of CILTNA and obtain an internationally recognized logistics and transport diploma from CILT International, adding further recognition to their qualifications. Additionally, the teaching staff of the GOCL program has also received certification as qualified instructors by CILTNA, further strengthening their expertise and ability to train the next generation of specialists.
“We are thrilled about this agreement with CILTNA, which validates the excellence of our program and IMQ’s commitment to training skilled professionals. This certification provides our students with a competitive edge by integrating them into an influential international network, while also confirming their mastery of key competencies in the logistics and transport sector,” said Mélanie Leblanc, Director of the Institut maritime du Québec.
IMQ and CILTNA share a common vision: to improve the performance of supply chains by training professionals who stand out and advance rapidly in their field. By connecting with professionals worldwide, graduates will benefit from valuable networking opportunities that will further enhance the value of their education at IMQ.
This partnership reflects the commitment of both institutions to continue working together to offer new educational initiatives in the field of transport and logistics, while supporting the personal and professional development of those working in this key sector.
About the Institut maritime du Québec (IMQ)
The IMQ is a proud part of the Collège de Rimouski, along with the Cégep de Rimouski and the Centre matapédien d’études collégiales.
Founded in 1944, IMQ is recognized for its leadership and is the largest French-language maritime college in Canada. As a member of the network of Écoles nationales, it provides workforce training in four specialized areas: naval architecture, navigation, marine mechanical engineering, and operations and supply chain management. To fulfill its mission of supporting the maritime and peripheral maritime industries, IMQ’s Continuing Education division offers credited, regulated, and customized professional development training through its Centre de formation aux mesures d’urgence (CFMU) and its Centre de formation en plongée professionnelle (CFPP). IMQ also collaborates closely with Innovation maritime (IMAR), an applied research center in maritime technologies.
The Institut maritime du Québec (IMQ) is a dedicated and supportive partner: present for the future.
About CILTNA
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is a professional body headquartered in the UK with more than 30,000 members in over 30 countries. A membership-based institute founded in 1919, it concentrates on knowledge, education, and networking for executives and rising professionals in logistics, supply chain, and all modes of transportation. Its North American territory, CILTNA, is headquartered in Ottawa and has chapters in Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, and Houston.
Source: Institut maritime du Québec
Information:
Émilie Paradis
Conseillère en communication
Direction IMQ
