Corporate Overview


History

On April 1st, 1912, an Act of Parliament created the Hamilton Harbour Commissioners (HHC) and on May 1st 1912, the first three Harbour Commissioners, George J. Guy, Hugh S. Wallace and William J. Clark took their oaths of office. Captain Guy was elected as the Commissioners' first Chairman, with the local Times newspaper lauding this wise decision: "He is an old marine man, a qualified vessel master, and is probably as familiar with the Hamilton harbour and its needs as any man living," they wrote.

In 1951 the Commissioners purchased property near the foot of James Street with the intent of constructing their own administration building. Two years later, their aspirations were realized when the cornerstone to the five story concrete structure was troweled into place. Erected on a land rise little more than a stone's throw from the actual waterfront, its top floor offered a panoramic view of the Harbour. Over the years, this handsome gray flagship - with the addition of a sixth floor in 1957, has become a familiar landmark in north end Hamilton.

On May 1, 2001 the Hamilton Port Authority officially came into existence and, under the Letters Patent, was charged with continuing the former Hamilton Harbour Commissioners governance of the Port of Hamilton.

Our Corporate Vision and Mission Statements:

With a core value set including Integrity, Working Together, Accountability, Respect, and Doing Things Better Every Day, we set our sights on achieving our four strategic pillars: Business Growth, Strategic Infrastructure Investments, Focus on Social Responsibility, and Building a High Performance Organization.

The HPA will create an environment of collaborative effort in advancing our commercial, environmental and social portfolios, driving sustainable growth and contributing to the future of our community.

In working together, under the Mission, Partnering For Progress, we will be successful in moving the Hamilton Port Authority forward as we build a strategy-focused organization and achieve our 2020 vision of becoming The Great Lakes Port of Choice.

Audited Financial Statements

Please click the following links to view the Hamilton Port Authority audited financial statements for 2002 through 2009