Trans Canada Trail Welcomes New Members to its Organizational and Foundation Boards of Directors

Ottawa – Trans Canada Trail is pleased to announce the new members who have been appointed to the boards of directors of Trans Canada Trail and the Trans Canada Trail Foundation.

The charity behind Canada’s national trail system welcomes Deirdre Campbell, Claude Doucet, Zack Newton and Kevin Seesequasis to the Trans Canada Trail board, and to the Foundation board: Russell Green, Scott Haldane, Stefania Mancini and Janet McMillan.

Trans Canada Trail Board of Directors

The Trans Canada Trail Board of Directors provides essential oversight and guidance needed in support of the continued development and enhancement of Canada’s national trail.

Appointed as new Board Directors for the 2026-2029 term are:

• Deirdre Campbell (Victoria, BC), President of Tartanbond Public Relations, is a senior communications and reputation strategist who brings deep expertise in sustainable and regenerative tourism, Indigenous tourism, and the role trails can play in revitalizing rural and remote communities.
• Claude Doucet (Ottawa, ON) is an experienced governance and public-sector leader who served nine years on The Ottawa Hospital board, including three as chair, and was Secretary General of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.
• Zack Newton (Toronto, ON) is an investment professional at Wittington Investments and an experienced corporate and not-for-profit director, who brings expertise in impact investing, governance, sustainability and developing partnerships across the country.
• Kevin Seesequasis (Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation) is Director of Community Development and Tourism for Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation, where he leads community-building and Indigenous tourism initiatives, including the award-winning Pêmiska Tourism.

Trans Canada Trail thanks Michele McKenzie for her leadership as Chair of the Board and congratulates Deborah MacPherson, a member of the board since 2024, who has been appointed as the new Board Chair and Tony Pringle, who joined the board in 2021, is the new Vice-Chair. Michele McKenzie will remain on the board as Past Chair and Director.

Thank you to Outgoing Board Members

Trans Canada Trail would also like to extend its sincere gratitude to George LaFond, Jane Pearse and Sarah Young, who have completed their terms on the Trans Canada Trail Board of Directors.

Trans Canada Trail Foundation Board of Directors

The Trans Canada Trail Foundation Board is responsible for supporting the philanthropic endeavours that contribute to the Trail’s viability and sustainability.

The following new directors are joining the Foundation Board for the 2026-2029 term:

• Russell Green (Garabaldi Highlands, BC), Managing Director, Investment Banking-Diversified Industries at Raymond James Canada, is an investment banking executive with extensive experience in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and investment advisory services.
• Scott Haldane (Ottawa, ON) is the former President and CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation and former President and CEO of YMCA Canada. He has supported Trans Canada Trail through the annual Haldane Family Wildlife Photography Fundraiser, “Wild Places, Wild Faces,” holds a Certified Corporate Director designation, and is currently Executive in Residence with Capacity Canada.
• Stefania Mancini (Toronto, ON) is Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Group Canada at Intuit. She has more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in marketing, business growth, brand development, corporate partnerships and customer engagement.
• Janet McMillan (Halifax, NS) is a senior executive with NATIONAL Public Relations and has served on numerous nonprofit and public-interest boards, advising organizations across Canada on complex stakeholder, governance and communications matters.

“I’m very excited to welcome the new members of our boards of directors and I look forward to continuing our important work together,” said Mathieu Roy, Chief Executive Officer of Trans Canada Trail. “To our outgoing directors, my sincere thanks for your dedication, contributions and all of the things you helped accomplish.”

About Trans Canada Trail

The Trans Canada Trail is the longest multi-use trail system in the world. It reaches every province and territory and connects all three of Canada’s coastlines. Each section of the Trans Canada Trail is managed locally and supports different activities and community needs.

Trans Canada Trail is the organization that advocates for, stewards and champions Canada’s nationwide trail system. It is a registered charity that receives funding from the Government of Canada (through Parks Canada), various provincial and municipal governments, and generous donors.