Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, welcomed the appointment of Jonathan Goldbloom as the Chairperson of VIA Rail Canada Inc. (VIA Rail) effective April 12, 2025, for a term of five years.
Mr. Goldbloom, of Montréal, Quebec, has extensive business and management experience as well as extensive knowledge of the rail industry. He has been a board member of VIA Rail since 2017 and a member of multiple VIA Rail committees.
The Government of Canada oversees and improves the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of Canada's transportation systems. VIA Rail operates the national passenger rail services on behalf of the Government of Canada. Its objective is to provide safe, accessible, efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly passenger rail service to regional and remote communities.
