Duwayne Williams P. Eng.

Regional Director General - Ontario @Transport Canada - Transports Canada

Toronto, ON, CA

As Regional Director General, I lead Transport Canada’s operations and strategic initiatives across all federally regulated transportation modes, including passenger and freight railways, aviation, and marine sectors. I oversee safety, security, policy implementation, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement to ensure the delivery of sustainable and efficient transportation solutions. Reporting directly to the Deputy Minister of Transport, my role includes managing a vast portfolio of real property assets and advancing innovative strategies that align with Transport Canada’s national mandate.Key ResponsibilitiesDirected multimodal transportation oversight, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.Managed regional operations and programs, including enforcement and stakeholder relations with governments, industry, and Indigenous communities.Optimized the management of real property assets, accelerating surplus property disposals and enhancing revenue.Supported national policy development through regional insights and recommendations on climate adaptation, freight efficiency, and sustainable transportation.Represented Canada in international forums, sharing expertise in global transportation innovation and sustainability.Key AchievementsStrengthened safety and operational performance across all transportation modes, achieving measurable improvements in compliance and efficiency.Spearheaded modernization initiatives to align regional operations with Transport Canada’s strategy, improving program delivery and collaboration.Led crisis management efforts, ensuring resilience and reliability during emergencies impacting transportation networks.Fostered partnerships with industry, government, and Indigenous stakeholders, advancing innovation.My leadership combines strategic vision, operational expertise, and a results-driven approach, positioning me to excel in high-level executive roles across public and private sectors.

Ryerson University

B.Eng, Electrical Engineering

Harvard Kennedy School

Executive Education , Political Science and Government