Sean McAlister Service Recognition

We are pleased to share that Ryan Parry from the Government of Yukon has taken on a different role as Assistant Deputy Minister, Property Management Division. Unfortunately, this means that after several years of service, Ryan will be stepping down as the Yukon representative from the CCMTA Board of Directors. Since joining the CCMTA Board more than seven years ago, Ryan has been instrumental in shaping key initiatives, advocating for change, and ensuring that road safety remains a top priority for all. During his tenure, Ryan has also served as member of the Strategic Programs, Finance & Audit, and Governance Committees of the Board. He has dedicated considerable time and expertise as a Director and as an ambassador and advocate for the important work of CCMTA.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ryan for his hard work, and leadership throughout his time with CCMTA, and we wish him all the best in the next phase of his career as he embarks on this exciting new opportunity.   

After nine years of dedicated service, Christine Le Grand has announced her departure from CCMTA as of July 25, 2025. 

Christine will leave quite a legacy from her time at CCMTA. She joined in 2016 and has helped to move many critical files forward over the past nine years. She began her tenure at CCMTA  as the Program Manager for the Road Safety Research and Policies Program Committee and transitioned to the Drivers and Vehicles Program Committee in 2021. She has supported many critical files, including the Distracted Driving Action Plan, safety considerations in the Legalization of Marijuana, addressing Alcohol/Drug Crash Problems in Data Reports, identifying approaches to mitigate the stolen vehicle issue, and has worked diligently to ensure NSC 6 on Determining Medical Fitness to Drive is current and consistent. 

We extend our deepest gratitude for her service and friendship. Please join us in celebrating Christine's accomplishments and wishing her all the best in her next chapter.  

As of April, the Department of Community Services is now responsible for motor vehicles for the territory of Nunavut. John Hawkins remains Assistant Deputy Minister of Transportation but is no longer the CCMTA Board representative for Nunavut as result of this change.  

John has represented Nunavut on the CCMTA Board of Directors for eight years. During his time with CCMTA, John has also served as a member of the Audit and Finance Standing Committee of the Board.    

John has made significant contributions to both CCMTA and the broader road safety community.  CCMTA thanks John for his dedication. We will miss his presence and contributions. 

After 13 years of dedicated service, the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) announces the retirement of Brad Holland, Vice President, effective May 6, 2025. 

Brad has been a cornerstone of CCMTA’s leadership team, bringing unwavering commitment, deep expertise, and a collaborative spirit that has greatly shaped the organization and its national initiatives. Throughout his tenure, Brad played a pivotal role in advancing key road safety priorities, including the legalization of cannabis, the development of the Entry-Level Training program, the ELD Technical Standard, and strengthening Canada’s Road Safety Strategy. His leadership has helped drive impactful policy and programming that will continue to benefit Canadians for years to come. 

More than his accomplishments, Brad is known for his genuine warmth, his appreciation of teamwork and collaboration. His presence has not only enriched CCMTA, but has also left a lasting impression on partners and stakeholders across the country. 

As Brad steps into a well-deserved retirement, we extend our deepest gratitude for his service and friendship. He leaves CCMTA in the capable hands of a team he helped shape—and who will continue to build upon his legacy. 

After many years of dedicated service, Elizabeth Beecroft will be stepping down from the Road Safety Research and Policies (RSRP) Committee as the Yukon representative.  Elizabeth is taking on a new role within the Yukon Government.  Elizabeth has been a devoted member of the RSRP committee since 2008.  She took on the role of Chair from 2017-2019 and most recently the role of Incoming Chair in 2023-2025.  Her commitment, passion, and invaluable insights have resulted in significant contributions to both CCMTA and the broader road safety community. 

Since joining the committee more than 17 years ago, Elizabeth has been instrumental in shaping key initiatives, advocating for change, and ensuring that road safety remained a top priority for all.  

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Elizabeth for her hard work, and leadership throughout her time with RSRP. Her expertise and passion for road safety will be greatly missed.  We wish Elizabeth all the best on the next phase of her career as she embarks on this exciting new opportunity.   

After a long and exceptional career with the New Brunswick (NB) government, Cynthia will be retiring from the New Brunswick Public Service in February 2025. As the Deputy Registrar of Motor Vehicles with the New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety, Cynthia has represented NB on CCMTA’s Drivers and Vehicles Program Committee for over ten years. During her time with the D&V committee, Cynthia has served on several working groups related to vehicles and vehicle safety, ignition interlocks, Canadian and foreign driver licensing, and medical fitness to drive. Cynthia is respected and valued by her colleagues across the country for her contributions to their collective work to maintain the Canadian Drivers Licence Agreement and the National Safety Code. While the D&V team and CCMTA community will miss Cynthia’s dedication and extensive knowledge on many D&V files, we wish her the very best on her well-earned retirement. 

Allison Fradette was recognized and celebrated for her tremendous leadership and engagement as President and CEO of CCMTA upon announcing her plans to transition to retirement in the coming months. During her tenure, Allison has worked closely with the Board of Directors and stakeholders to lead critical road safety initiatives and create platforms for dialogue and collaboration amongst member jurisdictions and stakeholders. We are deeply grateful for her strategic leadership and the invaluable contributions she has made to CCMTA over her 14 year tenure.