Former CMLA President and Honorary Life Member, John G. O'Connor of Quebec City, was elected to fill one of two vacant seats on the Executive Council of the Comittee Maritime International (CMI) at the Assembly of that body, held at the conclusion of its 42nd Conference in New York City on Friday, May 6, 2016. The Assembly thus endorsed the recommendation of the Nominating Committee. Mr. O'Connor's election to this prestigious position will ensure that Canada's voice will be heard in future CMI deliberations on matters of international maritime law. Hearty congratulations and good wishes to John on this well-deserved election.