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Infrastructure projects help propel HOPA to 11.5 million-tonne year

In 2024, a total of 11,463,906 MT moved through the Port of Hamilton, Port of Oshawa and the Thorold Multimodal Hub Steel-making commodities made up 47.5% of total cargo volume Agri-food grew to 31% of total cargo, highlighting continued sectoral growth 676 vessels transited through HOPA port facilities HAMILTON, ON – HOPA Ports (Hamilton-Oshawa Port […]

HOPA Ports Celebrates Four Consecutive Years as One of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers

Hamilton, ON – The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) is proud to announce its recognition as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers for 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year HOPA Ports has received this prestigious honour, highlighting its ongoing commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace. The annual competition, organized by the editors of Canada’s Top […]

HOPA Ports, P&H Milling Group and Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited, Collaborate to Advance Agri-Food Growth with Hamilton Terminal Expansion

Hamilton’s growing agri-food cluster now represents 31% of the Port’s overall cargo and supports 105,000 jobs across Ontario. Expansion solidifies P&H as the largest single-user of Ontario-grown wheat, supporting the $48 billion food processing sector in Ontario. Expansion enhances the resilience of Ontario’s agri-food supply chain, enabling more efficient processing and distribution of essential ingredients […]

Two transformative projects help create Green Shipping Corridor on the Great Lakes

Previous slide Next slide Port Colborne Marine Biofuel Terminal is a new 12-acre, 8-million-litre biofuel terminal in Port Colborne, Ontario $33 million project, supported by $13.8 million in federal funding, represents a partnership between HOPA Ports, Canada Clean Fuels, and Canada Steamship Lines The project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 144,000 […]

Expanded Oshawa Grain Terminal Begins Test Loads

Progress on $35+ million upgrade Enhancing port & terminal infrastructure to improve service for farmers Creating capacity today to support growing Ontario farm exports Oshawa, Ontario – The improved Port of Oshawa Grain Export Terminal has reached an important milestone, welcoming its first test shipments this fall. The terminal and associated port infrastructure is currently […]

Oshawa pier at Lakeview Park to close until spring of 2025

HOPA Ports, in collaboration with the City of Oshawa, announces the temporary closure of the Oshawa pier at the waterfront, effective Tuesday, October 15, at 8 a.m. This closure is necessary to facilitate important restorative work on the pier. We encourage all visitors to Lakeview Park to respect the temporary closure while these improvements are […]

HOPA Ports is Pleased to Announce Changes to Our Senior Management Team

HOPA Ports is pleased to announce changes to our senior management team, to help lead the continued success of our growing organization. Bill Fitzgerald, P.Eng, will take on the role of Vice President, Strategic Development, after having served as HOPA’s Vice President, Operations since 2008. In this newly-created role, Bill will draw on his skills in […]

HOPA Ports Installs 20 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

HOPA Ports recently installed 20 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Hamilton and Oshawa, marking a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions and achieving net zero by 2025. This initiative was made possible through support from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). By supporting the installation of EV charging stations in […]

Government of Canada invests in digital infrastructure projects across Canada

HAMILTON, ON – An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential for our economy. With the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF), the Government of Canada invests in making supply chains more efficient, reducing trade barriers, and directly contributes to the growth of businesses to create the economic opportunities of the future. On May 31, the Minister of […]

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Renee Bulger, CPA, CGA

Vice President, Finance

Renee assumed the role of Vice President, Finance after having served as Director of Finance since 2023.

Renee joined the Hamilton Port Authority in 2006 as a General Accountant and was promoted to Controller in 2018. She was previously a member of the Board of Directors for the Hamilton Conservation Foundation from 2017 to 2020.

Renee received her Honours Bachelor of Commerce from Laurentian University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Larissa Fenn

Vice President, Corporate Affairs

Larissa Fenn is Vice President, Corporate Affairs at HOPA Ports, leading a team responsible for communications and government relations, sustainability reporting, corporate governance and corporate culture.

Previous positions included communications and public policy roles at the Canadian Bankers Association, Credit Valley Conservation Authority, and the Regional Municipality of Halton.

Larissa holds a B.A.(Hons) in Political Science from Queen’s University. She holds the APR designation from the Canadian Public Relations Society, and completed the Senior Public Sector Leaders program at the University of Western Ontario, Ivey School of Business. Larissa has served as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Royal Botanical Gardens, and as a member of the Policy Council of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.

Bill Fitzgerald

Vice President, Strategic Development

Bill assumed the role of Vice President, Strategic Development in 2024, after having served as HOPA’s Vice President, Operations since 2008.

Bill joined the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority in July 1995 as Project Engineer. He previously worked with the Regional Municipality of Ottawa’s Transportation Department, as well as for the Toronto Transit Commission and the City of Waterloo.

Bill received a Bachelor of Applied Science, civil engineering / water resources, in 1995 from the University of Waterloo and registered with the Professional Engineers of Ontario in 1997.

Jeremy Dunn

Vice President, Operations

Jeremy assumed the role of Vice President, Operations in 2024 after having served as HOPA’s Commercial Vice President since 2019. Prior to joining HOPA, Jeremy served in successive leadership roles at The Miller Group, one of Canada’s leading transportation construction and infrastructure maintenance companies. Jeremy has managed multiple business groups in the heavy construction, asphalt paving and aggregates sectors driving results through business restructuring, service improvement and strategic growth. In his most recent role, Jeremy served as General Manager of Miller Maintenance, responsible for managing and growing Miller’s highway maintenance business in Ontario.

Previous to The Miller Group, Jeremy held the position of Director of Operations for the Dunn Group of Companies.

Jeremy earned his Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) through Queen’s University. He also holds a Master’s Certificate in Project Management.

Janet Knight

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer for the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority since 2008, Janet joined the HPA in 1998 as Accounting Supervisor and subsequently served as Controller.

Prior to joining the HPA, Janet held the position of Financial Analyst with St. Joseph’s Hospital, as well as various positions, including Marketing Communications/Research Lead with Zeneca Agro. Janet graduated from McMaster University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Commerce. She attained the professional designation of Certified Management Accountant in 1992.

Ian Hamilton

President & CEO

Ian Hamilton is President & CEO of HOPA Ports (Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority). He assumed this role in 2017, after serving as the Port Authority’s Vice President of Business Development and Real Estate since 2008. Ian has been instrumental in developing working waterfronts in Hamilton, Oshawa, and Niagara by attracting new business and private investment, and creating an integrated marine network across Southern Ontario.

Ian possesses more than 25 years of experience in international transportation and logistics in Europe and North America, and has held progressively senior positions in the liner shipping industry, including Transatlantic Trade Director (Europe) for CP Ships and Business Development Manager for Hapag-Lloyd. Ian is Chairperson of the Association of Canadian Port Authorities, and holds positions on various other boards, including: the Chamber of Marine Commerce, the Hamilton Club, and Brigs Youth Sail Training.

Ian holds an MBA from Aston University (UK) and a BSc in business administration and economics from the College of Charleston, South Carolina.